--- title: "Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d0c9382f-ef97-44b5-84e7-cb7aaf849f72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0c9382f-ef97-44b5-84e7-cb7aaf849f72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0c9382f-ef97-44b5-84e7-cb7aaf849f72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0c9382f-ef97-44b5-84e7-cb7aaf849f72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "HS2" published: "2023-08-11" --- # Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement Buyer: HS2 Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0c9382f-ef97-44b5-84e7-cb7aaf849f72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d0c9382f-ef97-44b5-84e7-cb7aaf849f72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d0c9382f-ef97-44b5-84e7-cb7aaf849f72.json) ## Summary The HS2 Ltd has awarded a four-year Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement to SIA 360, a large unincorporated Joint Venture, for the provision of engineering services in relation to Railway Systems and Systems Integration. The agreement commenced on 9th August 2023, with the possibility of extension for a further six years. The total contract value is £82,500,000. This selective procurement process involved a competitive procedure with negotiation above the threshold. The buying organisation, HS2 Ltd, based in Birmingham, England, is seeking support as the Prime Systems Integrator and Technical Authority for the railway systems delivery programme. This tender for Railway Systems and Systems Integrator Support Services by HS2 Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses in the railway engineering services sector to engage in a significant contract worth £82,500,000. Businesses involved in railway systems integration, systems engineering, and related fields are well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement method employed is an Other - Negotiated Procedure with Prior Call for Competition (OJEU). Interested parties must take note of the tender deadline, set for 14th February 2022. The contract period spans from 17th November 2022 to 16th November 2026, offering a long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration. ## Notice A Framework Agreement has been awarded to an unincorporated Joint Venture (consisting of Atkins UK Limited, SYSTRA Limited and Ineco) for the provision of engineering services in relation to Railway Systems and Systems Integration (RSSI). The core objective and main value to be delivered by the RSSI Framework Agreement is right first-time integration of railway systems contracts and the wider Rail Network activities that will that ultimately culminate in successful handover to the end-state operators. The services will support High Speed Two (HS2) Limited in their role of: -Prime Systems Integrator for the project; -Technical Authority for the railway systems delivery programme; and -Technical Authority for railway systems for the further development of the HS2 scheme, including integration with programmes that interface to HS2 such as Northern Powerhouse Rail. The RSSI Framework Agreement has been awarded for an initial period of four years, commencing on 9th August 2023, with the option to extend for a further six years, in single or multiple fixed term intervals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b636fbe0-95bd-4838-8f7f-9122c9b851c2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 11 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | 8 Aug 2023 - 8 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £82,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £82,500,000 | | 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 | SIA 360 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311230 - Railway engineering services ## Release History - 11 Aug 2023 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b636fbe0-95bd-4838-8f7f-9122c9b851c2 - 12 Jan 2022 at 16:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7114d5-c829-4a9a-bd75-3d56e5cffa96 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b636fbe0-95bd-4838-8f7f-9122c9b851c2 11th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b7114d5-c829-4a9a-bd75-3d56e5cffa96 12th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.hs2.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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