---
title: "Infrastructure Management Readiness Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d6e7"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d6e7"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d6e7.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d6e7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LTD"
published: "2023-06-16"
---

# Infrastructure Management Readiness Framework

Buyer: HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d6e7

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d6e7)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d6e7.json)

## Summary

High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd is planning to procure an Infrastructure Management Readiness Framework to support their team in transitioning from Project into Operation for Phase One, Phase 2a, and Phase 2b of the HS2 project. The aim is to provide external resources to aid in handover into live operations and ensure support during the initial years of operation. The procurement stage is currently planned, with a value of £35,000,000 GBP. Potential suppliers can participate in market engagement by submitting responses by 26th June 2023.

This tender for the Infrastructure Management Readiness Framework by High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd presents an opportunity for professional organisations specialising in services related to infrastructure management, operations, maintenance, and commercial development. Businesses with expertise in railway services, consultancy, and technical services would be well-suited to compete. The tender is aimed at supporting HS2 Ltd as they prepare for the operational phases of their railway infrastructure projects.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd is intending to procure a contract for the provision of its Infrastructure Management Readiness Framework to support the internal HS2 Ltd resource in delivering the requirements outlined in the Market Sounding Briefing, prior to the opening of the railway. The aim is that that these external resources will support HS2 Ltd's growing team, and assist HS2 Ltd's Infrastructure Management team to: Get ready for handover into live operations; Safeguard the transition from Project into Operation; and Ensure they are supported during the first and second year of Operations and normal running. The purpose of this Periodic Indicative Notice ('PIN') is to invite potential suppliers to participate in market engagement and provide feedback on HS2 Ltd's current approach which will inform the proposed procurement and contracting strategy. Further information and how potential suppliers can participate in HS2 Ltd's market engagement exercise are set out in II.2.4) and II.2.14) and VI.3) sections below. HS2 Ltd anticipates publishing a Contract Notice during 2023 to commence the procurement and this will be a separate Contract Notice with no linkage to this Prior Indicative Notice.

### Lot Information

Lot All

Within HS2 Ltd's Infrastructure Directorate there are three "end- state entities": - Infrastructure Management (including Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance); - Commercial Operations; and - Commercial Development (including Station Operations, Maintenance and Retail). All three end-state entities will use this framework, but the Infrastructure Management entity is expected to be the primary user. The other two entities have smaller requirements, associated with mobilisation through this decade and going into operations. All services are to be provided for Phase One, Phase 2a and Phase 2b of the HS2 project. Further details on the specific requirements by technical discipline can be found within the Market Sounding Briefing document which is linked within the SmartSurvey link provided in Section II.2.14) Additional information of this notice. Additional information: The market engagement registration can be accessed via the online Smart Survey: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DNDUJ2/ If you wish to participate in the market engagement exercise, please submit a response via the above mentioned link by no later than 26th June 2023 at 12:00 (BST).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017146-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LTD |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 98112000 - Services furnished by professional organisations

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2023 at 09:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017146-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hs2.org.uk
- https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/DNDUJ2/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d6e7. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d6e7.json.
