Planning

HS1 - Potential HS1 Ltd Land Use by a 3rd Party Utility (NOT A PROCUREMENT)

HS1 LTD

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Planning

10 Jan 2025 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

HS1 Ltd, based in London, is inviting expressions of interest for the potential use of HS1 Ltd land by a third-party utility. This initiative falls under the industry category of public utilities with a specific focus on electricity distribution and control. The soft market testing began in January 2025 and is expected to continue through Autumn 2025, with a request for proposals scheduled for Summer/Autumn 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. Interested parties should express their interest via email to procurement@highspeed1.co.uk, including the reference HS1-2024-218 in the heading.

This opportunity offers considerable potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in the installation and operation of private electricity infrastructure. Companies in the electricity distribution and green energy sectors are well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on delivering green electricity within HS1's lease boundary in Kent. Participating in this tender could provide long-term commercial returns and foster strategic partnerships with HS1 Ltd and the Department for Transport.

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Notice Title

HS1 - Potential HS1 Ltd Land Use by a 3rd Party Utility (NOT A PROCUREMENT)

Notice Description

Please note, this PIN is not for a forthcoming HS1 Ltd procurement, but an opportunity for 3rd Parties to express their interest in the possibility of being a third party installer and operator of a private electricity wire/ cable, within HS1's lease boundary in the Ashford Sellindge area of Kent to supply green electricity to, what would be customers, of the third party More details have been provided in the attachment to this PIN. If you are interested in this opportunity, please be sure to express your interest by email to procurement@highspeed1.co.uk including the reference HS1-2024-218 in the heading.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HS1 Ltd wishes to undertake a soft market testing exercise into the possibility of a third party installing and operating a private electricity wire/ cable from within HS1's lease boundary in the Ashford Sellindge area of Kent to supply green electricity to, what would be customers, of the third party. A key part of this exercise is to confirm if this can be done without adversely effecting the safe operation, maintenance and renewal of the high speed rail lines and associated infrastructure. HS1 expects there to be 4 Key Stages as per the indicative programme, below: 1. Soft market testing: duration 6-9 months 2. Request for Proposals (RFP): Summer/Autumn 2025 3. Shortlisting of Preferred bidders and completion of legal documents: Autumn 2025 to Spring 2026 4. Implementation - installation and operation of the Private Wire DfT and HS1 will be seeking a commercial return commensurate with making the HS1 land available for the private wire opportunity. More details have been provided in the attachment provided with this PIN. If you are interested in this opportunity, please be sure to express your interest by email to procurement@highspeed1.co.uk including the reference HS1-2024-218 in the heading.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf45
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000927-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

09310000 - Electricity

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus

31320000 - Power distribution cables

31321000 - Electricity power lines

31682000 - Electricity supplies

65000000 - Public utilities

65310000 - Electricity distribution

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS1 LTD
Contact Name
Procurement Six
Contact Email
procurement@highspeed1.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070142700

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 9AG
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Caledonian
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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