Tender

Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase 2b

DFT OLR1 LIMITED

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Tender

12 Dec 2017 at 09:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves DFT OLR1 LIMITED, which is seeking tenders for the position of Parliamentary Agents for the HS2 Phase 2b project, a key initiative in the legal services industry aimed at facilitating the construction of a new high-speed rail network connecting London to the Midlands and the North of England. The tender is currently in the active stage with a submission deadline set for 19 January 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 27 February 2018 and last until 26 February 2021, with a total estimated value of £10 million across a possible six-year period and will be awarded through a selective procurement method as per the restricted procedure applicable for contracts over a certain threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for legal firms with expertise in parliamentary procedures and large-scale infrastructure projects. Businesses experienced in providing legal services related to public transport initiatives would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Additionally, companies that can navigate the complexities of hybrid legislation and project management are encouraged to participate, making it an attractive challenge for established firms in the legal sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parliamentary Agents for HS2 Phase 2b

Notice Description

HS2 is a new high speed rail network for the UK, connecting London with major cities in the Midlands and the north of England. The Department for Transport invites tenders from Roll A Parliamentary Agents to assist in the preparation and promotion of a hybrid Bill to authorise the construction of the section of route referred to as Phase 2b (West Midlands to Leeds, Crewe to Manchester), of the High Speed 2 (HS2) scheme. Passenger services are planned to commence on the Phase 2b route in 2033 subject to parliamentary approval of the Phase 2b hybrid Bill. The Government intends to deposit the hybrid Bill by the end of 2019. Please view the attached Invitation To Tender document for further information on this requirement. The contract will be issued under the attached Department for Transport terms and conditions, which can also be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/general-conditions-of-contract-for-services--2 Note that this contract will be issued on a 3+1+1+1 basis, and the PS10million value shown here is the estimated cost across the full six year period, but no guarantee will be provided. The estimated value of the contract and the three potential extensions will be subject to the performance and progression of the hybrid Bill. All clarification questions and correspondence will go through the AWARD portal. To register for the AWARD Portal please email Jenny Turvey (jenny.turvey@dft.gsi.gov.uk) with your named single point of contact and their respective email address. They will then receive an email with their log-in details for the AWARD portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91cdf12a-740e-42cd-ab34-e90180bb5c5b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Feb 2018 - 26 Feb 2021 3-4 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
DFT OLR1 LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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