Award

Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement

HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED

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Award

11 Aug 2023 at 10:56

Tender

12 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has recently awarded a Framework Agreement for engineering services related to Railway Systems and Systems Integration (RSSI). The key objective of the agreement is to ensure the successful integration of railway systems contracts and activities for the HS2 project. The Framework Agreement has been awarded for an initial period of four years, with the possibility of extension for up to six years. The procurement process involved a selective negotiated procedure with prior competition. The contracting authority is HS2 Limited based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender for Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement presents opportunities for businesses in the railway engineering services sector. Companies with expertise in railway systems integration and operations would be well-suited to compete. The tender evaluation criteria include both technical and commercial aspects, with an emphasis on quality. Interested businesses can find further details on the HS2 Ltd's e-Sourcing portal. The submission deadline was on August 9, 2023, with the tender period ending on February 14, 2022. HS2 Ltd aims to incorporate a standstill period following the award decision to communicate reasons to tenderers.

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Notice Title

Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement

Notice Description

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of engineering services in relation to Railway Systems and Systems Integration (RSSI). The core objective and main value to be delivered by the RSSI Framework Agreement is right first-time integration of railway systems contracts and the wider Rail Network activities that will that ultimately culminate in successful handover to the end-state operators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has awarded a Framework Agreement for the provision of engineering services in relation to Railway Systems and Systems Integration (RSSI). The core objective and main value to be delivered by the RSSI Framework Agreement is right first-time integration of railway systems contracts and the wider Rail Network activities that will that ultimately culminate in successful handover to the end-state operators. The services will support High Speed Two (HS2) Limited in their role of: *Prime Systems Integrator for the project; *Technical Authority for the railway systems delivery programme; and *Technical Authority for railway systems for the further development of the HS2 scheme, including integration with programmes that interface to HS2 such as Northern Powerhouse Rail.

Options: The Framework Agreement has been awarded for an initial period of four years, with the option to extend for a period of up to six years, in single or multiple fixed term intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030a4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023552-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311230 - Railway engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,500,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED
Contact Name
Emily Scott, Melissa Sands
Contact Email
emily.scott@hs2.org.uk, melissa.sands@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

SIA 360

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