Award

HS2 Project Third Party Telecommunications Systems

HS2

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

14 Feb 2025 at 14:48

TenderAmendment

28 Jun 2021 at 10:51

TenderAmendment

28 Jun 2021 at 10:49

Tender

22 Jun 2021 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd has awarded a contract for Third-Party Telecommunications Systems with a total value of £80,540,408.66. This contract, designated for the period from 3rd February 2025 to 26th August 2038, encompasses the design, build, and interim operation of telecommunication systems across the HS2 estate. The industry category includes radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. The procurement process proceeded through a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the current stage is the award, with the award date being 23rd January 2025. The tender is classified under CPV codes for telecommunications network and services, with delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom and other regions.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure and services. The awarded contract entails the engagement and management of commercial arrangements with various network operators, including Mobile Network Operators and the Emergency Services Network. Businesses adept at providing comprehensive telecommunication solutions, including installation and maintenance of communication systems, will find this tender well-suited. The two-part contract approach, covering both design & build and interim operation, offers extensive opportunities for collaboration and long-term engagement. Specialized firms in telecommunications systems and rail infrastructure will find potential for substantial business expansion through this project.

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Notice Title

HS2 Project Third Party Telecommunications Systems

Notice Description

Third-Party Telecommunications Systems are to be procured as a single package, with two contracts, formed of Design & Build and Interim Operator elements. The Third-Party Telecommunications Contractor will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning and interim operation of the Third-Party Telecommunication systems, this includes: Passenger communication systems: Radio Access Network infrastructure to support the provision of voice and data mobile communications for HS2 users in stations and on the trains throughout the HS2 estate. This will require engagement and management of commercial arrangements with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs); Emergency Services Network: (ESN) (tunnels and stations): Radio Access Network infrastructure to support coverage in stations, tunnels, depots and line of route to facilitate mobile communications for emergency response operations. This will include engagement and management of commercial arrangements with the ESN radio access network provider, on behalf of HS2 and or/ the Home Office; Station Data Network (SDN): fixed and mobile communications including Distributed Antenna System (DAS) communication network to support both operational and public connectivity within all HS2 stations. This will include transmission services (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, ESN and mobile cellular) to station operational systems, retail systems, customer information, customer communication and business systems; and Interim operations: during trial operations, a separate contract will be awarded to the Third Party Telecommunications Contractor (Interim Operator) to operate and maintain the Third Party Telecommunication systems including provision of MNO, ESN and SDN services during trial operations. The Contracts Design & Build Contract: A contract for the design and build based on the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (April 2013) Pricing Option C (Target Price with an Activity Schedule), will be used with suitable HS2 Ltd amendments and choice of optional X and Z clauses. Interim Operator Contract: A contract for maintenance and interim operational services based on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) Pricing Option A (Priced Contract with price list) with suitable HS2 Ltd amendments including a choice of optional X and Z clauses. Upon completion the works will be handed over to a long-term Operating Partner. The Operating Partner will operate and maintain the systems and to provide MNO, ESN and SDN services by the start of full HS2 passenger services. The Operating Partner contract is out of scope of this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60cd04ac-dfb7-4432-91a8-09df678c2d05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9dd43c9-ca6b-4ac7-b282-2bd9a200e3f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television

32400000 - Networks

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32524000 - Telecommunications system

34940000 - Railway equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

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

45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications

45234100 - Railway construction works

45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment

45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure

48219700 - Communications server software package

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,540,408 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,540,408 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 26 Aug 2038 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI RAIL GTS UK LIMITED AND TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMIT

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