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title: "Independent Assessment (AsBo/NoBo/DeBo) - Contract Award Notice"
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# Independent Assessment (AsBo/NoBo/DeBo) - Contract Award Notice

Buyer: HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-137dab8d-9cfb-40e9-ba7f-e78a5aeed0bf

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the awarding of a contract titled "Independent Assessment (AsBo/NoBo/DeBo) - Contract Award Notice" by HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED for the provision of assessments related to compliance with European and UK Railway standards. The contract, which is part of the public transport services by railways industry, was awarded to Network Rail Certification Body Ltd (NCB) for a total value of £20,000,000 over a duration of ten years, with an optional two-year extension. The award was made on 23 January 2018, and the contract is effective from 24 January 2018 to 23 January 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in public transport services, particularly those with expertise in railway standards compliance. Companies capable of providing regulatory assessments, safety evaluations, and related services would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Additionally, businesses with experience in large-scale contracts, particularly those navigating the complexities of rail industry regulations, may find added advantages in competing for upcoming opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded for the provision of assessment relating to compliance with applicable European and UK Railway standards. The awarded contract is a tri-partite agreement between HS2 Ltd, Network Certification Body (NCB) and Certifer SA, for a total contract value of 20 000 000 GBP over a 10 year period with a 2 year extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6056ef27-81bf-462e-bdbc-098969db02bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2018 - 23 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORK RAIL CERTIFICATION BODY LTD (NCB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60210000 - Public transport services by railways

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2018 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6056ef27-81bf-462e-bdbc-098969db02bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6056ef27-81bf-462e-bdbc-098969db02bd
  4th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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