Tender

Ballast Cleaning Programme - Technical Support - CALL FOR COMPETITION

HS1 LIMITED (TRADING AS LONDON ST. PANCRAS HIGHSPEED)

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Summary of the contracting process

HS1 Limited, trading as London St. Pancras Highspeed, has announced a call for competition to procure technical support services for its Ballast Cleaning Programme. The contracting process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 11 April 2025. The project is based in London, UK, and falls under the "services" industry category according to the CPV classification 71356300. The procurement aims to secure a specialist consultant to govern, assure, and oversee track renewals, providing technical expertise, strategic oversight, and operational assurance. The procurement process includes key deadlines, such as pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) and invitation to tender (ITT) stages, with estimated contract values up to £1,000,000 and a duration of approximately 1800 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in technical support services for railway infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in track renewals and high-speed railway system integration. Companies offering services in operational impact analysis, resource planning, risk management, and project governance will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Participation could lead to substantial business growth, allowing firms to build a legacy of best practices and contribute to HS1’s future efficiency targets. The procurement process encourages electronic and written submissions, making it accessible for interested parties.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ballast Cleaning Programme - Technical Support - CALL FOR COMPETITION

Notice Description

HS1 Limited trading at London St. Pancras Highspeed is seeking a specialist consultant to enhance its capabilities and capacity in governing, assuring and overseeing track renewals, specifically focusing on the ballast cleaning programme. The consultant will provide a turnkey solution that integrates technical expertise, strategic oversight, and operational assurance to assist with HS1's project management assurance. This will enable HS1 to achieve its future control period efficiency targets as set in CP4 and establish a legacy of best practices for future renewals. The key components of the scope to be issued and PQQ & ITT stage will include: * Technical Specialism in Track Renewals and associated Highspeed railway system integration * Operational Impact Analysis and Assurance * Possession, Resource, Competency and Plant Planning Assurance * Contingency and Risk Planning Assurance * PMO and Project Governance Assurance

Lot Information

Lot 1

HS1 Limited trading at London St. Pancras Highspeed is seeking a specialist consultant to enhance its capabilities and capacity in governing, assuring and overseeing track renewals, specifically focusing on the ballast cleaning programme. The consultant will provide a turnkey solution that integrates technical expertise, strategic oversight, and operational assurance to assist with HS1's project management assurance. This will enable HS1 to achieve its future control period efficiency targets as set in CP4 and establish a legacy of best practices for future renewals. The key components of the scope to be issued and PQQ & ITT stage will include: * Technical Specialism in Track Renewals and associated Highspeed railway system integration * Operational Impact Analysis and Assurance * Possession, Resource, Competency and Plant Planning Assurance * Contingency and Risk Planning Assurance * PMO and Project Governance Assurance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007672-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

71356400 - Technical planning services

71541000 - Construction project management services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS1 LIMITED (TRADING AS LONDON ST. PANCRAS HIGHSPEED)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@stpancras-highspeed.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Caledonian
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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