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title: "Railway Systems Lots 1 and 2 Procurement for Phase 1 and 2a of the HS2 Project"
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# Railway Systems Lots 1 and 2 Procurement for Phase 1 and 2a of the HS2 Project

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19fa3937-5e5b-459b-869c-4bd733739e07

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HS2 Ltd, the buyer responsible for developing the High Speed Two (HS2) railway system. The tender, titled "Railway Systems Lots 1 and 2 Procurement for Phase 1 and 2a of the HS2 Project," is classified under the construction works category for pipelines, communication and power lines, highways, roads, airfields, and railways. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with proposals due by 21st March 2018. The project spans locations in the United Kingdom, including the West Midlands, London, and the South West, with a total estimated value of £1.88 billion. The procurement method is selective, employing a negotiated procedure.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to engage in large-scale construction projects, particularly those specialised in railway systems, civil engineering, and related disciplines such as track design, overhead catenary systems, and tunnelling. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the potential for collaboration and subcontracting in various project components. Companies with expertise in mechanical and electrical works, as well as those experienced in railway infrastructure development, would be well-suited to compete for this substantial contract.

## Notice

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited ('HS2 Ltd') is the body responsible for developing and promoting the new high speed railway system known as High Speed Two (HS2). HS2 will initially run between London and Birmingham (Phase 1) but will subsequently be extended to link Birmingham to Crewe (Phase 2a) and Crewe to Manchester and the West Midlands to Leeds (Phase 2b). (Phase 2a and 2b are subject to HS2 Ltd achieving Royal Assent). The Railway Systems tranche of work incorporates a number of critical disciplines for the HS2 Project, including without limitation the design, construction, commissioning and testing of track, overhead catenary, lineside M & E & tunnels, power, signalling and communications. This procurement relates to two Lots: - Lot 1 - Track and Overhead Catenary System (OCS) for a High Speed Railway and - Lot 2 - Tunnel and Lineside M&E and Tunnel Ventilation for a High Speed Railway. This procurement is divided into two lots as set out in the remainder of this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00846775-8146-456c-b6ff-9cd166ab8ef6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2019 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,880,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2018 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00846775-8146-456c-b6ff-9cd166ab8ef6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00846775-8146-456c-b6ff-9cd166ab8ef6
  30th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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