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title: "Railway Technical Specialist Support (RTSS)"
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# Railway Technical Specialist Support (RTSS)

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60b01f2e-dcf2-4e80-8082-237c48624349

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Railway Technical Specialist Support (RTSS) contract was initiated by HS2 located in Birmingham, England. The contract, awarded to WSP UK Limited for an initial period of 4 years with extension possibilities, falls under the industry category of Engineering services. The award date was on 1st August 2023, with a contract period starting on 4th September 2023, and a total contract value of £17,286,414 GBP.

This tender opportunity for Railway Technical Specialist Support services by HS2 presents a lucrative prospect for businesses in the engineering sector. Companies offering technical specialist support services, especially in the railway industry, would find this contract suitable for growth opportunities. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, providing a clear pathway for interested companies to engage and potentially expand their business through this contract.

## Notice

A contract has been awarded to WSP UK Limited for the provision of Railway Technical Specialist Support Services. The contract has been awarded for an initial period of 4 years, with the option to extend for up to a further 6 years in single or multiple fixed terms

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f184c466-5fa9-4fa0-926b-bf807a22716c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Sep 2023 - 3 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,286,414 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,579,274 |
| 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 | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f184c466-5fa9-4fa0-926b-bf807a22716c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f184c466-5fa9-4fa0-926b-bf807a22716c
  24th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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