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European Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Early Works - Stage 2 (Develop) Support Services

HS1 Ltd

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28 May 2026 at 16:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

HS1 Ltd, operating as London St. Pancras Highspeed, is inviting tenders for the "European Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Early Works - Stage 2 (Develop) Support Services." This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, focuses on upgrading and replacing the TVM430 signalling system to mitigate operational and safety risks. As a private utility entity, HS1 Ltd requires consultancy services to progress to RNEP Stage 2 and is looking to secure a comprehensive project delivery strategy for ERTMS on the High Speed 1 line. The contract is open as part of a competitive flexible procedure and will cover services such as railway engineering and business consultancy with an estimated value of £500,000 (£600,000 gross). Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 5th August 2026, with the awarded contract scheduled to commence on 20th October 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in railway engineering and general management services to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure project. Companies with expertise in technical, commercial, and funding options would be well-suited to deliver the detailed assessments HS1 Ltd requires. As the process aims to determine a strategic approach to integrating ERTMS technology, businesses that can provide innovative commercial models and whole-life cost optimisation are likely to thrive. The potential for a six-month consultancy engagement, with the prospect of extension for on-site surveys, offers the advantage of forging long-term relationships with a key player in the UK railway sector.

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Notice Title

European Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Early Works - Stage 2 (Develop) Support Services

Notice Description

LSPH's current TVM430 signalling system is reaching obsolescence, creating increasing operational, safety and resilience risks. Without intervention, system reliability and lifecycle issues are expected to significantly impact network performance from the 2030s. Stage 1 of the upgrade programme--delivered with SYSTRA--produced an Operational Context Document, a Technical Strategy with long- and short-list options, and a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) in WebTAG format. This completed the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) Stage 1: Determine. LSPH and its stakeholders are now progressing to RNEP Stage 2: Develop, requiring specialist external consultancy support throughout 2026. Stage 2 will resolve key strategic questions, including the preferred technology solution for replacing TVM430, the funding approach within the HS1 regulatory and concession framework, the suitability of innovative commercial models, strategic opportunities, and the project delivery and scope choices that minimise whole-life cost. Additional strategic issues may be identified collaboratively during the process. Summary of requirement: Stage 2 has an estimated duration of six months, extending if an option to complete on-site surveys is executed, and aims to evaluate a range of delivery options for introducing ERTMS on High Speed 1. The assessment will include but not be limited to benefits, costs, deliverability, and operational impacts. The objective is to secure full stakeholder agreement on a single, coherent project delivery strategy for ERTMS implementation. To complete Stage 2, the appointed consultant will deliver: * Confirmation of the preferred technical option, commercial delivery model, funding route, and integrated project delivery model. * Long-list and short-list optioneering across technical, commercial, and funding dimensions to determine the integrated delivery model. * A whole-life cost estimate for the integrated delivery model. * A delivery schedule through to entry into service and handover to maintenance. * A comprehensive RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) register in the authority's format. * All Deliverables from the Deliverables Register (to be provided). * Satisfy paragraphs A.6 to A.11 of the latest Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline guidance to enable progression to the next phase. Required Outcome: All relevant stakeholders support and agree to the implementation of a single, coherent project delivery strategy for ERTMS on High Speed 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a819
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050502-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71311230 - Railway engineering services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 6-12 months
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 Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 9AG
Postcode Area
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
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Caledonian
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

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