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title: "Dispatch Method Evaluation and Reports"
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# Dispatch Method Evaluation and Reports

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37ce89d2-2b7a-4e70-89ed-74cad6050bbe

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## Summary

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract for "Dispatch Method Evaluation and Reports" following an open procurement process to evaluate potential dispatch methods and collaborate on recommendations for their preferred option. This contract, valued at £24,225, will run from 26 April 2017 to 16 June 2017, with the award announced on 21 April 2017. The contract is classified under "Business and management consultancy and related services," and is located in Birmingham, England. The initial tender period closed on 10 April 2017, during which prospective suppliers were required to engage via the HS2 e-Sourcing Portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms specialising in research and development, particularly those with experience in transportation systems and safety assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as their knowledge in niche areas can be valuable to HS2 Ltd’s evaluation of dispatch methods, including sophisticated safety analyses and compliance with industry standards. Businesses well-versed in producing detailed reports or involved in transport logistics management may find this opportunity particularly aligned with their capabilities.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract to engage a Supplier to evaluate potential dispatch methods and work collaboratively with HS2 Ltd to develop recommendations for the preferred option. To progress towards a decision, the Supplier will conduct research and produce a detailed paper on the benefits/drawbacks of each method, to include case studies highlighting where the identified options are utilised currently. On the completion of this Contract, the HS2 Ltd Train Operations team will have a clear understanding of: * Available dispatch methods, their benefits, potential disadvantages, associated risks and likely costs; * Compliance and potential misalignment with Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and HS2 documentation; * System definition and system safety plan; and * Safety analysis required and risk assessments. Following a sub-OJEU open competition advertised via the Contracts Finder website (see previous opportunity notice at: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff079ca-5e8a-4696-8d4a-1b6cf9271203) the Contract has been awarded to Frazer-Nash Consultancy Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2897a0d9-451e-4fa9-890e-d9ebef9fc1f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2017 - 16 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,225 |
| 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 | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2017 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2897a0d9-451e-4fa9-890e-d9ebef9fc1f6
- 28 Mar 2017 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff079ca-5e8a-4696-8d4a-1b6cf9271203

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2897a0d9-451e-4fa9-890e-d9ebef9fc1f6
  13th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff079ca-5e8a-4696-8d4a-1b6cf9271203
  28th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/hs2

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