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title: "Operational Phase Capability Development (OPCD) Project"
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# Operational Phase Capability Development (OPCD) Project

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26bc7632-ebb1-4199-bf1f-8f8db54f6d06

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## Summary

The contracting authority HS2 has awarded a contract for the Operational Phase Capability Development (OPCD) Project, providing specialist asset management consultancy services in support of the HS2 Programme. The contract spans an initial two-year period with the possibility of extension for up to one year. The contract is valued at GBP 2,526,000, with a minimum value of GBP 1,684,000. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from the CCS RM6187: Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3). The contract period starts on September 29, 2023, and ends on September 28, 2025. The tender period closed on July 17, 2023.

This contract offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly in systems and technical consultancy services. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this tender process. The contract is directly awarded to Turner & Townsend Cost Management Limited. Located in Birmingham, HS2 is the buyer organisation facilitating this procurement. Companies interested in asset management consultancy services and seeking to engage with a high-speed rail project can find growth prospects in supplying specialist services to HS2 under this awarded contract.

## Notice

The Operational Phase Capability Development (OPCD) Project supports the provision of specialist asset management consultancy services to support HS2 Ltd to deliver the HS2 Programme. This contract was awarded using a direct award procedure under CCS RM6187: Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3). The contract is awarded for an initial two (2) year period with the option to extend for up to a further one (1) year. The contract provides for a maximum contract term of three (3) years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4219b072-9c1a-473d-bc7e-ce7983dd4842 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2023 - 28 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,526,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,684,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & TOWNSEND COST MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4219b072-9c1a-473d-bc7e-ce7983dd4842

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4219b072-9c1a-473d-bc7e-ce7983dd4842
  12th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.hs2.org.uk/

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