--- title: "Built Environment Technical Support Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f4d7eb0-b903-42ac-8655-b63915313daf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f4d7eb0-b903-42ac-8655-b63915313daf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f4d7eb0-b903-42ac-8655-b63915313daf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f4d7eb0-b903-42ac-8655-b63915313daf.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED" published: "2017-02-07" --- # Built Environment Technical Support Contract Buyer: HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f4d7eb0-b903-42ac-8655-b63915313daf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f4d7eb0-b903-42ac-8655-b63915313daf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f4d7eb0-b903-42ac-8655-b63915313daf.json) ## Summary The High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is initiating a procurement process for the "Built Environment Technical Support Contract". This contract falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry category and is based in London, England. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, with the anticipated contract period running from 31st July 2017 to 30th June 2023, and a budget of £8,000,000 allocated for this multi-year engagement. Interested suppliers should note that a detailed additional questions request will be issued on or around 26th January 2017, necessitating registration with the Rail Industry Supplier Qualification System (RISQS) to participate in the tender process. This tender presents considerable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services. Companies capable of providing a diverse range of technical specialists, including structural and civil engineering, drainage, and landscape design, will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, although it is essential to be registered with Achilles RISQS to qualify for consideration. This engagement with HS2, a leading player in high-speed rail development, could significantly enhance a business’s visibility and capability in the competitive infrastructure sector. ## Notice High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd - Tender for Built Environment Technical Support Contract via Achilles RISQS system. UPDATE ON PUBLICATION DATE: Live on Achilles 07 FEB 2017 HS2 Ltd will be issuing a Detailed Additional Questions request on the Rail Industry Supplier Qualification System (RISQS) on 07 Feb 2017 for procurement of a Built Environment Technical Support Contract. The requirement is to identify a single party to coordinate a range of high speed rail technical and engineering specialists against each, or both, of two (2) Lots: Lot A is 'Architectural Services' and Lot B is 'Civil and Structural Engineering'. Parties interested in tendering for either one or both of the Lots will be required to provide a range of technical specialists across the proposed 4-year term of the contract on a call-off basis, who can supplement the existing HS2 Technical Directorate Built Environment team. Tenderers will need to be registered on Achilles RISQS for the following codes: 04.58.01 Civil Engineering Consultancy - SER 04.58.02 Development and Review of Civil Engineering Standards - SER 04.73.01 Building Consultancy - SER 04.73.02 Development & Review of Building Standards - SER 04.74.18 Design and Architect Services - SER The contract scope includes: Technical reviews of Contractors' and Professional Services Contractors' submissions to HS2 for technical assessment; Architectural Approach Documents, Engineering and Civil Engineering Technical standards; Design evaluation and pro-active commentary on the suitability and effectiveness of built and landscape designs Tenderers will need to provide a range of skills, either from their directly employed workforce or on a sub-contracted basis, including: Structural Engineering; Highway Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Tunnel and Sub-surface Engineering; Drainage Engineering; Flood Engineering, Landscape and Earthworks Design; Stations and Buildings Architecture; Services Engineering; Pedestrian Flow Modellers; Urban Realm Designers; Noise & Vibration and Aerodynamics experts. Parties interested in tendering who are not already registered, need to be registered with Achilles RISQS (see attached link below) in order to participate. Registration with Achilles can take a minimum of 2 weeks so early registration application is advised for those not currently registered. Please also let HS2 Ltd know, via email to bob.parkin@hs2.org.uk of your intention to register if you are not currently so registered, for the above codes. Link: http://www.achilles.co.uk/communities/102-risqs ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3be68f7-21d2-4079-a58e-1ab4cbca1139 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 7 Feb 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E14 5AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services ## Release History - 7 Feb 2017 at 12:10 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3be68f7-21d2-4079-a58e-1ab4cbca1139 - 21 Dec 2016 at 10:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3be68f7-21d2-4079-a58e-1ab4cbca1139 - 21 Dec 2016 at 10:17 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3be68f7-21d2-4079-a58e-1ab4cbca1139 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3be68f7-21d2-4079-a58e-1ab4cbca1139 7th February 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.achilles.co.uk/communities/102-risqs - https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/hs2-high-speed-rail ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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