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title: "Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030a4f"
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buyer: "HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED"
published: "2023-08-11"
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# Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement

Buyer: HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030a4f

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## Summary

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has recently awarded a Framework Agreement for engineering services related to Railway Systems and Systems Integration (RSSI). The key objective of the agreement is to ensure the successful integration of railway systems contracts and activities for the HS2 project. The Framework Agreement has been awarded for an initial period of four years, with the possibility of extension for up to six years. The procurement process involved a selective negotiated procedure with prior competition. The contracting authority is HS2 Limited based in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

This tender for Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement presents opportunities for businesses in the railway engineering services sector. Companies with expertise in railway systems integration and operations would be well-suited to compete. The tender evaluation criteria include both technical and commercial aspects, with an emphasis on quality. Interested businesses can find further details on the HS2 Ltd's e-Sourcing portal. The submission deadline was on August 9, 2023, with the tender period ending on February 14, 2022. HS2 Ltd aims to incorporate a standstill period following the award decision to communicate reasons to tenderers.

## Notice

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has awarded a Framework Agreement 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has awarded a Framework Agreement 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.

Options: The Framework Agreement has been awarded for an initial period of four years, with the option to extend for a period of up to six years, in single or multiple fixed term intervals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023552-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED |
| 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 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023552-2023
- 12 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000951-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/index.html
- https://www.hs2.org.uk/

## Provenance

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