--- title: "High Speed Two Limited: Colne Valley Seating Area" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d3514084-94d0-4fd3-8540-4ea294bfc4aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3514084-94d0-4fd3-8540-4ea294bfc4aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3514084-94d0-4fd3-8540-4ea294bfc4aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3514084-94d0-4fd3-8540-4ea294bfc4aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HS2" published: "2023-12-21" --- # High Speed Two Limited: Colne Valley Seating Area Buyer: HS2 Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3514084-94d0-4fd3-8540-4ea294bfc4aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d3514084-94d0-4fd3-8540-4ea294bfc4aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d3514084-94d0-4fd3-8540-4ea294bfc4aa.json) ## Summary The High Speed Two Limited (HS2) is seeking to procure a contract for the development of bespoke artwork benches and rest areas in eight locations within the Colne Valley region. The contract involves the technical design, manufacture, and installation of the seating areas within the landscape delivered as part of the Colne Valley viaduct. The procurement stage is currently in the tender period, with a deadline for tenderer clarifications set for 12th January 2024. The contract falls under the urban furniture and engineering design services categories, with a total value of £120,000 GBP. This tender by HS2 presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in urban furniture design, manufacture, and installation to showcase their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to participate. Interested suppliers can access the Invitation to Tender (ITT) through the HS2 eSourcing portal and submit their proposals accordingly. The contract period is scheduled to start on 12th February 2024 and conclude on 16th December 2024, providing a clear timeline for successful bidders to deliver the required services to HS2. ## Notice High Speed Two (HS2) Limited (HS2 Ltd) intends to procure a Contract for the development of technical design, manufacture and installation of a series of bespoke artwork benches and rest areas in eight locations in the Colne Valley to the concept design and with the continued guidance of the appointed artist. The appointed Tenderer will provide a series of eight bespoke seating areas for public use and as a public amenity within the Colne Valley Park, in locations within the landscape delivered as part of the Colne Valley viaduct. All Tenderers must demonstrate that they are able to develop technical design, manufacture of bespoke seats and install benches in the Colne Valley Regional Park locations. here are two phases to deliver this requirement: Phase 1: Completion of all technical design, sourcing materials and building and installation of the prototype Phase 2: Manufacture and installation of the artworks. All Tenderers must submit their clarifications no later than 12 noon, 12th of Jan 2024. Further information on the HS2 project and HS2 Ltd can be found at www.hs2.org.uk Additional information: How to apply All potential suppliers must obtain details of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) and submit their tender through the HS2 eSourcing portal. All potential suppliers are required to express an interest by registering on the HS2 eSourcing portal (www.hs2.bravosolution.co.uk). Registering is only required once. Registering: Potential supplier should browse to the HS2 eSourcing portal and complete the following: a) Click the 'click here to register' link. b) Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue'. c) Enter your business and user details. d) Note the username you use and click 'save' when complete. e) You will then receive an e-mail with your unique password. Access to the ITT: a) Login to the HS2 eSourcing portal with your unique username and password. b) Click on the 'ITTs open to all suppliers' link. c) Click on the relevant titled ITT item. d) Click the 'express interest' button in the 'actions' box on the left hand side of the page (this will move the ITT pack into the applicants 'my ITT' box). This is a secure area for projects only. e) Click on the ITT code. The applicant can now access any attachments by clicking the 'settings and buyer attachments' in the actions box. f) Download the documents relating to the ITT. Click 'attachments' on the left hand side. The number in brackets refers to number of documents that need to be downloaded. Click on the bold and underlined filename. Select 'save' and store on your PC. Responding to the ITT: a) Instructions on completing the ITT through the eSourcing Portal are contained in the ITT documents. For further assistance contact the BravoSolution helpdesk which is available Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 18:00 pm) GMT on: a) email - help@bravosolution.co.uk or b) telephone +44 8003684850. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5008ad4a-084f-43cf-bf62-3b13fbf6a70b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2024 - 16 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 34928400 - Urban furniture - 71320000 - Engineering design services ## Release History - 21 Dec 2023 at 08:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5008ad4a-084f-43cf-bf62-3b13fbf6a70b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5008ad4a-084f-43cf-bf62-3b13fbf6a70b 21st December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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