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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in Birmingham, is currently in the planning stage for the HS2 Partnering Programme. This initiative is part of Britain's new high-speed rail line development, aiming to enhance connectivity between major cities. The procurement process is focused on acquiring partnerships for professional services related to railway systems installation and commissioning, with an emphasis on project management, technical engineering, and commercial delivery. Although planning, the expected timeline indicates the notice may be published around 1 April 2027, with contracts potentially beginning on 1 October 2027, and running through to 30 September 2037. The project is classified under various industry categories such as engineering, construction, and consultancy services within the utilities regime.

This tender provides extensive opportunities for businesses specializing in project and programme management, technical and engineering services, and commercial delivery, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions for large-scale rail projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged, as lot suitability is confirmed for them. Companies engaged in consultancy, design, and engineering services, particularly in the infrastructure and environmental contexts, would find this tender advantageous for expanding their service offerings within the public transportation sector, thereby catalysing significant growth and bolstering their market presence in the UK.

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Notice Title

HS2 Partnering Programme

Notice Description

High Speed Two (HS2) is Britain's new high-speed rail line. Once complete, it will almost halve the journey time between London Euston and Birmingham to just 49 minutes, with trains running north via the existing rail network to destinations such as Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. As the programme resets and transitions from major civil engineering works towards railway systems installation, integration, testing and commissioning, HS2 Ltd is reviewing how partner capability may support the successful delivery of the remaining phases of the programme. To support this, HS2 Ltd currently anticipates procuring partnering arrangements for the provision of professional services. The scope is expected to cover, but may not be limited to, the following capability areas: * Project and Programme Management * Technical and Engineering * Commercial Delivery The capability areas identified above are indicative only and may be refined, amended or expanded following engagement with the market and the continued development of HS2 Ltd's requirements. For the purposes of completing this notice, please note: * HS2 Ltd has indicated that a Framework Agreement will not be established. However, no decision has yet been made regarding HS2 Ltd's proposed contractual vehicle or procurement route. The final contractual vehicle and procurement route will be informed by the outcomes of market engagement activities, together with the continued development and refinement of HS2 Ltd's requirements. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to determine the most appropriate approach following completion of these activities. Accordingly, suppliers should not interpret any information contained elsewhere in this notice as confirmation that a Framework Agreement will not be established as part of HS2 Ltd's procurement strategy. * The CPV codes included within this notice have been selected to reflect HS2 Ltd's current understanding of the services and capabilities that are envisaged to fall within the scope of the proposed partnering arrangements. These codes are indicative only and may be refined, amended, removed and/or expanded following market engagement activities and the continued development and refinement of HS2 Ltd's requirements. Accordingly, suppliers should not interpret the CPV codes included in this notice as a definitive statement of the final scope of any future procurement opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e1ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076361-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71220000 - Architectural design services

71242000 - Project and design preparation, estimation of costs

71244000 - Calculation of costs, monitoring of costs

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311230 - Railway engineering services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction

71315300 - Building surveying services

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71324000 - Quantity surveying services

71351914 - Archaeological services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71541000 - Construction project management services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2037 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

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