--- title: "HS2 Ltd Rail Systems: Zero Carbon Energy" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04380a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04380a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04380a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04380a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LTD" published: "2024-02-07" --- # HS2 Ltd Rail Systems: Zero Carbon Energy Buyer: HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LTD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04380a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04380a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04380a.json) ## Summary High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd is planning a procurement process for Zero Carbon Energy. The procurement falls under the goods category and involves the provision of zero carbon energy along the entire HS2 route. The deadline for the Market Sounding Questionnaire is noon GMT on 28/02/2024. The buying organisation is HS2 Ltd, located in Birmingham, UK. The procurement stage is currently planned, with no specific award date provided. This tender for Zero Carbon Energy by HS2 Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses in the electricity supplies industry. Suppliers involved in electricity, heating, solar, and nuclear energy could find this tender suitable for their services. The procurement method is a Market Sounding Briefing and Questionnaire to engage with potential suppliers. The procurement process aims to increase UK's zero-carbon energy capacity and considers the option of Corporate Power Purchase Agreements. Businesses interested in sustainable energy solutions should explore this opportunity for potential growth. ## Notice HS2 Ltd intends to procure a contract for the provision of zero carbon energy to its entire route commencing at trial operations and dynamic testing stages through to [and during] full operations. Further details about HS2 Ltd's developing requirements are set out in the Market Sounding Briefing and Questionnaire referred to below. This Periodic Indicative Notice ('PIN') is to inform suppliers that HS2 Ltd wishes to commence market engagement and seek responses to the questionnaire referred to in this PIN below. Please follow this link https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZeroCarbonEnergy/ to access the full Market Sounding Briefing and Market Sounding Questionnaire. The deadline for this questionnaire is noon GMT on 28/02/24. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This Market Sounding Briefing and Questionnaire ('Market Sounding'), issued by High Speed Two (HS2) Limited (HS2 Ltd) seeks to obtain market feedback in relation to the procurement for the Supply of Zero Carbon Energy from trial operations and dynamic testing stage to full operations. HS2 Ltd is keen to increase the zero-carbon generation capacity in the UK, rather than taking from existing generation capacity. A number of options have been considered for obtaining this requirement, HS2 Ltd consider that entering into one or more Corporate Power Purchase Agreement(s) may be most effective. Whilst the contract HS2 Ltd is seeking to procure will be primarily one for supplies, it may also contain a limited number of ancillary/related services and/or works such as sleeving services. HS2 will connect London Euston with Birmingham Curzon Street via a dedicated high-speed line. This will then connect to the West Coast Main Line at Handsacre Junction just north of Birmingham, which will allow for HS2 trains to reach Manchester, Liverpool, the North and Scotland via the existing West Coast Main Line. As such, this PIN is to engage with the market in order to: a) Understand the extent and nature of the market for this requirement, including upcoming capacity and capability. b) Outline HS2 Ltd.'s draft technical requirements and outline procurement strategy. c) Give potential suppliers the opportunity to confirm their appetite and provide feedback on HS2 Ltd.'s intended approach. The Market Sounding Briefing and Questionnaire referred to in this PIN is available at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZeroCarbonEnergy/ HS2 Ltd may undertake further and other market consultation exercises relating to the matters set out in this PIN but initially this questionnaire is to investigate the issues set out above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004108-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 7 Feb 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Jun 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £760,000,000 | | 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 - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 31682000 - Electricity supplies ## Release History - 7 Feb 2024 at 16:03 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004108-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.hs2.org.uk - https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/ZeroCarbonEnergy/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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