Value Added Engineering Services (VAES) Ltd

ISA and AsBo Services

At VAES, we deliver ISA and AsBo services under our BS EN ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accreditation, certified by the UKAS and recognised internationally through ILAC. Our accredited status enables us to provide safety assessments across Command Control and Signalling, Energy, Infrastructure, and Rolling Stock systems.

Engineering Capabilities

VAES has demonstrated capability in delivering: 

1. Design
   • Mechanical and Electrical Systems
   • Civil & Architectural Engineering
2. Assurance: RAM, Safety, Security & HF
3. Systems Engineering
   • Requirements Management 
   • Change Management 
   • Configuration Management
   • Verification and Validation Management
   • Certification and Acceptance
4. Systems Integration
   • Interface Control Management 
   • Integrated Management 
   • Operation and Maintenance Readiness 
5. Yellow Plant (Machinery and Procedures)
6. Rolling Stock Maintenance

Railway Competence

VAES is proficient in the design, implementation, certification, and operation & maintenance (O&M) of:

1. Rolling Stock (Passenger and Freight)
2. Traction Power System (AC and DC)
3. Overhead Catenary System and Third Rail
4. Non-traction Power System (HV and LV)
5. Platform Screen Doors
6. Tunnel Ventilation and Tunnel M&E
7. Tunnel’s Portals and Shafts
8. Comms and Control
9. Signalling
10. Lifts and Escalators 
11. Depots/Yards (Infrastructure & Rolling Stock)
12. Track and S&C
13. Fire Systems (active & passive protection)
14. Lightings (emergency and normal)

Holistic Maintenance Planning

VAES delivers comprehensive, end-to-end maintenance plans and procedures designed to optimise performance and ensure cost-effective whole-life asset management

1. Asset Inventory and Documentation
2. Design for Maintainability
3. Lifecycle Cost Analysis
4. Maintenance Strategy Development
5. Integration of Digital Tools
6. Workforce Planning and Training
7. Spare Parts and Supply Chain Management
8. Regulatory and Safety Compliance
9. Data-Driven Decision Making
10. Maintainer and Maintenance Readiness 

Holistic Operation Planning

VAES delivers exceptional shadow operator services and ensure the successful launch of railway operations that are safe, reliable, efficient, and highly cost-effective. 

1. Operational strategies and schedules
2. Performance metrics (passenger and freight) 
3. Operational Framework (SOP and Rulebook)
4. Stakeholder Engagement
5. Integrated System Design
6. Shadow Operator Involvement
7. Workforce Recruitment and Training
8. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
9. Testing and Trial Runs
10. Passenger and Freight Integration
11. Emergency Preparedness
12. Performance Monitoring and Feedback
13. Operator and Operation Readiness

Project Management Services

VAES’s Project Management Services focus on delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, ensuring excellence at every stage.

1. Project Planning and Scheduling
2. Stakeholder Management
3. Risk Management
4. Procurement and Supply chain Management
5. Budget and Cost Control
6. Resource Management
7. Regulatory Compliance and Standards
8. Quality Assurance and Control
9. Health, Safety, and Environmental Management 
10. Communication and Reporting
11. Change Management
12. Testing, Commissioning, and Handover

British Standards Institute

Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB)

Railway Industry Association 

Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme