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Dispatch Method Evaluation and Reports

HS2

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Award

13 Jun 2017 at 09:37

Award Notice
Tender

28 Mar 2017 at 08:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract for "Dispatch Method Evaluation and Reports" following an open procurement process to evaluate potential dispatch methods and collaborate on recommendations for their preferred option. This contract, valued at £24,225, will run from 26 April 2017 to 16 June 2017, with the award announced on 21 April 2017. The contract is classified under "Business and management consultancy and related services," and is located in Birmingham, England. The initial tender period closed on 10 April 2017, during which prospective suppliers were required to engage via the HS2 e-Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and development, particularly those with experience in transportation systems and safety assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as their knowledge in niche areas can be valuable to HS2 Ltd’s evaluation of dispatch methods, including sophisticated safety analyses and compliance with industry standards. Businesses well-versed in producing detailed reports or involved in transport logistics management may find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dispatch Method Evaluation and Reports

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract to engage a Supplier to evaluate potential dispatch methods and work collaboratively with HS2 Ltd to develop recommendations for the preferred option. To progress towards a decision, the Supplier will conduct research and produce a detailed paper on the benefits/drawbacks of each method, to include case studies highlighting where the identified options are utilised currently. On the completion of this Contract, the HS2 Ltd Train Operations team will have a clear understanding of: * Available dispatch methods, their benefits, potential disadvantages, associated risks and likely costs; * Compliance and potential misalignment with Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and HS2 documentation; * System definition and system safety plan; and * Safety analysis required and risk assessments. Following a sub-OJEU open competition advertised via the Contracts Finder website (see previous opportunity notice at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff079ca-5e8a-4696-8d4a-1b6cf9271203) the Contract has been awarded to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37ce89d2-2b7a-4e70-89ed-74cad6050bbe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2897a0d9-451e-4fa9-890e-d9ebef9fc1f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2017 - 16 Jun 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
Igors Maslovs
Contact Email
igors.maslovs@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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