--- title: "Contracts for Automated People Mover (APM) System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e036" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e036" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e036.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e036.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HS2" published: "2026-03-11" --- # Contracts for Automated People Mover (APM) System Buyer: HS2 Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e036 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03e036) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03e036.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the Automated People Mover (APM) System project in Birmingham is being facilitated by High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd, with the aim to award two contracts. This involves designing, supplying, integrating, installing, testing, and commissioning the systems element of the APM alongside the operation and maintenance of the service within HS2 Phase One, connecting various key stations including the new HS2 Interchange Station, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham International Railway Station, and Birmingham Airport. The procurement is classified under the industry category of construction work for railways and cable transport systems, valued at £270 million. The process is currently in the tender stage with key dates and deadlines outlined, including the tender period ending on 21st August 2023. The method of procurement follows a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, allowing for electronic submissions via the HS2 eSourcing portal. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction and railway sectors due to the project's extensive scale and scope, including works, services, and supplies, with a potential service term of up to 25 years. Ideal bidders would possess strong capabilities in railway construction, operations, and systems integration, making it suitable for consortia or single entities with proven experience in large-scale infrastructure projects. Moreover, the procurement encourages diversity in applications, emphasising sustainable practices, reducing, reusing, and recycling resources within its supply chain. Businesses meeting the requirements laid out by HS2 Ltd and demonstrating technical and professional competence will find this opportunity a substantial prospect for growth, aligning with the strategic development in the UK transportation sector. ## Notice This procurement is for the award of two contracts to a single supplier for the (i) design, supply, integration, installation, testing and commissioning of the systems element of HS2's new automated people mover (APM) up to its delivery into service and (ii) provision of the APM service which includes the operation and maintenance of all aspects of the APM service to be constructed as part of HS2 Phase One between the new HS2 Interchange Station, the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham International Railway Station (BIR) and Birmingham Airport (BA). ### Lot Information Lot 1 This procurement is for the award of two contracts to a single supplier for the APM system element of the new HS2 automated people mover (APM). The Scope of the Contracts includes: (1) design, supply, integration, installation, testing and commissioning of the APM System up to its delivery into service; (2) provision of the APM service for a term of up to 25 years, subject to break rights. The Tenderer with the most economically advantageous tender will be awarded both Contracts. Further information on the procurement, the Contracts, the Scope and the estimated value of the Contracts is included in the Applicant's Guide made available by HS2 Ltd at the address in I.3 above and in the accompanying Procurement Documents. HS2 Ltd intends to limit the number of Tenderers invited to tender on the basis set out in section 1.7 of the PQP Manual. Additional information: Candidates are referred to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below. Options: HS2 Ltd reserves the right to omit and/or vary the Scope of this procurement. As further described in the Applicant's Guide and in the accompanying Procurement Documents, Applicants should note in particular that: 1) Option to break the Service Contract The Service Contract is expected to be for a term of up to 25 years, however HS2 Ltd reserves the right to break the Service Contract after 5 years, then 5 yearly break points until the full 25-year operation and maintenance term is complete, as described in document 'PQP Technical Requirements and Outline Scope Annex 2 O&M'. 2) Option to novate the Contracts As described in the 'PQP Heads of Terms', the expected initial parties to the Contracts are HS2 Ltd and the Contractor. However, HS2 Ltd reserves its right to nominate another entity (Contracting Body) to enter into either of the Contracts at or after contract award. For example, HS2 Ltd may require one or both Contracts to be entered into by any successor to HS2 Ltd that assumes HS2 Ltd's functions (in whole or in part) relevant to the Contracts . Post contract award, the Contracts as awarded will also require the Contractor to agree that HS2 Ltd may novate one or both the Contracts to another entity (Contracting Body) on agreed terms. For example, HS2 Ltd may wish to novate the Service Contract to a future purchaser of the APM or to the Infrastructure Manager of the new HS2 railway or the station operator for Interchange station (depending on where responsibility for maintenance and operation of the APM System ultimately sits). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021937-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £270,000,000 | | Lots value | £270,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts - 45234000 - Construction work for railways and cable transport systems - 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment ## Release History - 11 Mar 2026 at 16:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021937-2026 - 10 Jul 2023 at 11:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019613-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/high-speed-two-limited - https://www.hs2.org.uk/what-is-hs2/hs2-project-update/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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