--- title: "HS2 Project Third Party Telecommunications Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60cd04ac-dfb7-4432-91a8-09df678c2d05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60cd04ac-dfb7-4432-91a8-09df678c2d05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60cd04ac-dfb7-4432-91a8-09df678c2d05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60cd04ac-dfb7-4432-91a8-09df678c2d05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HS2" published: "2025-02-14" --- # HS2 Project Third Party Telecommunications Systems Buyer: HS2 Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60cd04ac-dfb7-4432-91a8-09df678c2d05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-60cd04ac-dfb7-4432-91a8-09df678c2d05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-60cd04ac-dfb7-4432-91a8-09df678c2d05.json) ## Summary The High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd has awarded a contract for Third-Party Telecommunications Systems with a total value of £80,540,408.66. This contract, designated for the period from 3rd February 2025 to 26th August 2038, encompasses the design, build, and interim operation of telecommunication systems across the HS2 estate. The industry category includes radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. The procurement process proceeded through a competitive procedure with negotiation, and the current stage is the award, with the award date being 23rd January 2025. The tender is classified under CPV codes for telecommunications network and services, with delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom and other regions. This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure and services. The awarded contract entails the engagement and management of commercial arrangements with various network operators, including Mobile Network Operators and the Emergency Services Network. Businesses adept at providing comprehensive telecommunication solutions, including installation and maintenance of communication systems, will find this tender well-suited. The two-part contract approach, covering both design & build and interim operation, offers extensive opportunities for collaboration and long-term engagement. Specialized firms in telecommunications systems and rail infrastructure will find potential for substantial business expansion through this project. ## Notice Third-Party Telecommunications Systems are to be procured as a single package, with two contracts, formed of Design & Build and Interim Operator elements. The Third-Party Telecommunications Contractor will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning and interim operation of the Third-Party Telecommunication systems, this includes: Passenger communication systems: Radio Access Network infrastructure to support the provision of voice and data mobile communications for HS2 users in stations and on the trains throughout the HS2 estate. This will require engagement and management of commercial arrangements with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs); Emergency Services Network: (ESN) (tunnels and stations): Radio Access Network infrastructure to support coverage in stations, tunnels, depots and line of route to facilitate mobile communications for emergency response operations. This will include engagement and management of commercial arrangements with the ESN radio access network provider, on behalf of HS2 and or/ the Home Office; Station Data Network (SDN): fixed and mobile communications including Distributed Antenna System (DAS) communication network to support both operational and public connectivity within all HS2 stations. This will include transmission services (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, ESN and mobile cellular) to station operational systems, retail systems, customer information, customer communication and business systems; and Interim operations: during trial operations, a separate contract will be awarded to the Third Party Telecommunications Contractor (Interim Operator) to operate and maintain the Third Party Telecommunication systems including provision of MNO, ESN and SDN services during trial operations. The Contracts Design & Build Contract: A contract for the design and build based on the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (April 2013) Pricing Option C (Target Price with an Activity Schedule), will be used with suitable HS2 Ltd amendments and choice of optional X and Z clauses. Interim Operator Contract: A contract for maintenance and interim operational services based on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) Pricing Option A (Priced Contract with price list) with suitable HS2 Ltd amendments including a choice of optional X and Z clauses. Upon completion the works will be handed over to a long-term Operating Partner. The Operating Partner will operate and maintain the systems and to provide MNO, ESN and SDN services by the start of full HS2 passenger services. The Operating Partner contract is out of scope of this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9dd43c9-ca6b-4ac7-b282-2bd9a200e3f0 | | Notice type | Award 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 26 Aug 2038 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,540,408 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £80,540,408 | | 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 | HITACHI RAIL GTS UK LIMITED AND TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television - 32400000 - Networks - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32524000 - Telecommunications system - 34940000 - Railway equipment - 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices - 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork - 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications - 45234100 - Railway construction works - 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment - 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure - 48219700 - Communications server software package - 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment - 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment - 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment - 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment - 64200000 - Telecommunications services - 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services ## Release History - 14 Feb 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9dd43c9-ca6b-4ac7-b282-2bd9a200e3f0 - 28 Jun 2021 at 10:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2320a8c2-797e-44ec-a925-b2a12adbcd75 - 28 Jun 2021 at 10:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2320a8c2-797e-44ec-a925-b2a12adbcd75 - 22 Jun 2021 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2320a8c2-797e-44ec-a925-b2a12adbcd75 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9dd43c9-ca6b-4ac7-b282-2bd9a200e3f0 14th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2320a8c2-797e-44ec-a925-b2a12adbcd75 28th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/index.html Link to e-sourcing portal - https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/index.html Link to e-sourcing 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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