Designated Body

Ricardo Certification is accredited as a Designated Body (DeBo) to carry out conformity assessment against local rules in the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and Denmark. 

On mainline rail projects a Designated Body (DeBo) undertakes conformity assessments with notified national technical rules (NNTRs).

Ricardo Certification companies that are accredited as a Certification Body to ISO/IEC 17065 are also appointed/recognised as a Designated Body (DeBo) and can carry out conformity assessments against national rules in the following countries:

- The United Kingdom, via Ricardo Certification Limited

- The Netherlands, Belgium, and Ireland via Ricardo Certification BVSpain, via Ricardo Certification Iberia S.L

- Denmark, via Ricardo Certification Denmark Ap

Elsewhere, the relevant bodies can work with local organisations to provide the necessary services.

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Projects

Elizabeth Line Crossrail London Railway Safety Tour

Elizabeth line - Crossrail

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Danish Resignalling Programme

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Ricardo Certification Flirt Testing With Smart

Certification of FLIRT vehicle for Belgian rail network

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Why choose Ricardo Certification

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Efficiency and collaboration

We use bespoke tools and processes that reduce administration, minimise delays and prevent cost overruns.

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International network

We will bring best practice and techniques honed from performing assessments throughout the world.

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Rail domain specialists

Rail systems experts will be responsible for preparing all outputs and will provide constructive feedback throughout the process.

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An industry voice

Many of our assessors are contributors to the Working Groups and industry forums that define technical standards and assessment criteria.

Designated Body Resources

Ricardo gains Designated Body status for Ireland's railways

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Ricardo’s first certification in Belgium: the FLIRT international commuter train

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Elizabeth Line: Ricardo successfully completes UK rail’s ‘largest and most complex’ assessment role

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NoBo, DeBo and testing services for new ICE3neo (Velaro MS) for Siemens Mobility

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Meet the experts

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Mark Dodsworth

Head of Accredited Services / UK Signatory

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Stephen Clarke

Ricardo Certification Lead Signatory

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