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High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, Overhead Catenary System

HS2

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06 Feb 2025 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has successfully completed the procurement process for the Overhead Catenary System (OCS) associated with the HS2 railway project. This contract, classified under "Construction work for electricity power lines" in the works category, covers the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of OCS for 469 single track kms, including multiple bridges, viaducts, and complex junctions. HS2 Ltd, located in Birmingham, is responsible for the procurement, which followed a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The award was made to Colas Rail Limited on 7th January 2025, reflecting a meticulous evaluation process with technical aspects weighted at 70% and commercial considerations at 30%.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in railway construction, engineering design services, and electrical systems. Companies with expertise in sophisticated rail infrastructure projects, particularly those involving extensive overhead electrical systems, are well-suited to benefit from similar future projects. The methodical approach and stringent selection criteria underscore a significant opening for well-qualified suppliers to collaborate on high-profile developments, potentially paving the way for further contracts and expanded capabilities in the rail industry.

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Notice Title

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, Overhead Catenary System

Notice Description

HS2 Ltd procured the Overhead Catenary Systems (OCS) design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning from one to cover 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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). 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 which HS2 Ltd procured the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning. The Overhead Catenary Systems covers 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc77
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004057-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

34940000 - Railway equipment

45231400 - Construction work for electricity power lines

45232221 - Transformer substation

45234100 - Railway construction works

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20251 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
HS2
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scc@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

COLAS RAIL

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