Tender

Overhead Catenary System for HS2 Ltd

HS2

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30 Jun 2020 at 10:12

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30 Jun 2020 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is currently procuring an overhead catenary system for their Phase One and Phase 2a railway developments in the UK, with a total contract value estimated at £302 million. This procurement is classified under the construction works category and follows a selective procurement method with competitive negotiations. The tender period is open until 13th August 2020, with the aim to kick off the contract on 31st May 2022, extending through to 30th December 2030. The work will be executed across various locations including London, Birmingham, and the South East.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction, electrical systems, and rail infrastructure. Companies that specialise in the design, manufacture, and installation of overhead catenary systems, as well as those with experience in complex rail projects, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The scale of the HS2 project also opens avenues for subcontracting and collaborations, making it an attractive opportunity for both large contractors and smaller, niche firms in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Overhead Catenary System for HS2 Ltd

Notice Description

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited ('HS2 Ltd') is the body responsible for developing and promoting the new high speed railway system known as High Speed Two (HS2). HS2 will initially run between London and Birmingham (Phase 1) but will subsequently be extended to link Birmingham to Crewe (Phase 2a) and Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds (Phase 2b). Phase 2a and 2b are subject to HS2 Ltd achieving Royal Assent. The Railway Systems tranche of work incorporates a number of critical disciplines for the HS2 Project, including without limitation the design, construction, commissioning and testing of track, overhead catenary, lineside M & E & tunnels, power, signalling and communications. This procurement relates to overhead catenary systems (OCS) for Phase 1 and Phase 2a. HS2 Ltd intends to procure the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning to cover Phase one and Phase 2a. OCS will be procured from one contractor but Phase One and Phase 2a will be split into two separate contracts as shown below: Phase One includes but is not limited to: 469 single track kms, including 250 bridges, 58 viaducts, 47 underbridges, 148 overbridges and 115 culverts. Six passing / maintenance loops/sidings and four complex track junctions.131 point ends, including 99 high-speed turnouts (between 130km/h and 230 km/h), 32 low-medium speed turnouts (up to and including 100km/h), 5 traps or diamonds. Phase 2a includes but is not limited to: 120 single track kms, including 18 underbridges, 43 overbridges, 4 viaducts, 2 tunnels, 1 retained cutting and 46 culverts. 24 point ends (130km/h), 2 high-speed turnouts (230km/h) Further information on the procurement and on the Scope is included in the Candidate's Guide made available by HS2 Ltd at the address in VI.3 below and in the accompanying draft initial Procurement Documents (including the draft Invitation and draft Request to Participate ('RTP') documents).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e8729c4-707b-42d8-bda2-4c76288744a3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc4bad5-ca49-404d-80e4-50c328b94432
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£302,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2022 - 30 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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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
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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