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title: "Digital Twin Solution Early Engagement Notice"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HS2"
published: "2023-03-20"
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# Digital Twin Solution Early Engagement Notice

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d844fb5-c97d-4840-8f75-8a0d8dfa901d

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## Summary

The buying organisation HS2 is planning a procurement process titled "Digital Twin Solution Early Engagement Notice" in the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement stage is in the planning phase with an engagement end date set for 14th April 2023. Potential suppliers will have the opportunity to engage with HS2 to understand the scope, provide feedback, and express interest in the upcoming Invitation to Tender.

This tender by HS2 provides an opportunity for software companies and information system providers, especially those with expertise in digital twin solutions, to engage with HS2 and potentially secure a contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are specifically mentioned as suitable suppliers for this opportunity. The procurement will be of interest to businesses in the United Kingdom and internationally who can contribute to HS2's digital twin capability.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd would like to engage with the market in order to: - Raise market awareness and understanding of the scope, and to test appetite in advance of the forthcoming Digital Twin Capability Procurement. - Provide potential suppliers with access to the latest information in relation to HS2 Ltd's procurement approach. - Provide potential suppliers with the opportunity to provide feedback on HS2 Ltd's current approach, to inform its development and finalisation. - Seek confirmation of expressions of interest in the upcoming Invitation to Tender. HS2 Ltd will treat all information provided by potential suppliers in confidence. HS2 Ltd intend to use the responses to this market sounding, and any subsequent discussions with the market, to inform the development of our procurement strategy. Additional information: Please following this link to our Market Sounding Briefing and Questionnaire. Please feel free to submit your response.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d42469-9537-4855-b449-f749cd6fb3da |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 11:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d42469-9537-4855-b449-f749cd6fb3da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d42469-9537-4855-b449-f749cd6fb3da
  20th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DSKXNG/
  HS2 Digital Twin Market Sounding Questionnaire

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