--- title: "Overhead Catenary System for HS2 Ltd" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4e8729c4-707b-42d8-bda2-4c76288744a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e8729c4-707b-42d8-bda2-4c76288744a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e8729c4-707b-42d8-bda2-4c76288744a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e8729c4-707b-42d8-bda2-4c76288744a3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HS2" published: "2020-06-30" --- # Overhead Catenary System for HS2 Ltd Buyer: HS2 Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4e8729c4-707b-42d8-bda2-4c76288744a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4e8729c4-707b-42d8-bda2-4c76288744a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4e8729c4-707b-42d8-bda2-4c76288744a3.json) ## Summary The High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is currently procuring an overhead catenary system for their Phase One and Phase 2a railway developments in the UK, with a total contract value estimated at £302 million. This procurement is classified under the construction works category and follows a selective procurement method with competitive negotiations. The tender period is open until 13th August 2020, with the aim to kick off the contract on 31st May 2022, extending through to 30th December 2030. The work will be executed across various locations including London, Birmingham, and the South East. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in construction, electrical systems, and rail infrastructure. Companies that specialise in the design, manufacture, and installation of overhead catenary systems, as well as those with experience in complex rail projects, are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The scale of the HS2 project also opens avenues for subcontracting and collaborations, making it an attractive opportunity for both large contractors and smaller, niche firms in the industry. ## 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 overhead catenary systems (OCS) for Phase 1 and Phase 2a. HS2 Ltd intends to procure the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning to cover Phase one and Phase 2a. OCS will be procured from one contractor but Phase One and Phase 2a will be split into two separate contracts as shown below: Phase One includes but is not limited to: 469 single track kms, including 250 bridges, 58 viaducts, 47 underbridges, 148 overbridges and 115 culverts. Six passing / maintenance loops/sidings and four complex track junctions.131 point ends, including 99 high-speed turnouts (between 130km/h and 230 km/h), 32 low-medium speed turnouts (up to and including 100km/h), 5 traps or diamonds. Phase 2a includes but is not limited to: 120 single track kms, including 18 underbridges, 43 overbridges, 4 viaducts, 2 tunnels, 1 retained cutting and 46 culverts. 24 point ends (130km/h), 2 high-speed turnouts (230km/h) Further information on the procurement and on the Scope is included in the Candidate's Guide made available by HS2 Ltd at the address in VI.3 below and in the accompanying draft initial Procurement Documents (including the draft Invitation and draft Request to Participate ('RTP') documents). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc4bad5-ca49-404d-80e4-50c328b94432 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 May 2022 - 30 Dec 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £302,000,000 | | 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, TLJ South East (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 Jun 2020 at 10:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc4bad5-ca49-404d-80e4-50c328b94432 - 30 Jun 2020 at 10:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc4bad5-ca49-404d-80e4-50c328b94432 - 30 Jun 2020 at 09:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc4bad5-ca49-404d-80e4-50c328b94432 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dc4bad5-ca49-404d-80e4-50c328b94432 30th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/index.html Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/high-speed-two-limited ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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