PART 2Subsystems
Duties on a contracting entityI18
1
The contracting entity in relation to a project subsystem shall—
a
appoint a notified body to act in carrying out the verification assessment procedure; and
b
ensure that a notified body (whether that originally appointed or another) continues to be appointed until authorisation under regulation 4 is given or refused.
2
Subject to regulation 15(2), the appointment of a notified body under paragraph (1) shall be made—
a
before completion of the design stage of the project subsystem; or
b
before commencement of the manufacture stage of the project subsystem,
whichever is the earlier.
3
The contracting entity shall draw up a verification declaration in relation to that project subsystem where—
a
he is satisfied the essential requirements are met in accordance with regulation 7, (including interfaces with the rail system on which it will be placed in service);
b
the appropriate verification assessment procedure has been carried out by a notified body in accordance with regulation 9;
c
a certificate of conformity has been drawn up by a notified body in accordance with the procedures required by Schedule 9; and
d
a technical file has been prepared containing the information and documents specified in regulation 11(1)(a) to (g).