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title: "ABANDONED - HS2 Supply of Fleet of On-Track Machines Procurement"
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# ABANDONED - HS2 Supply of Fleet of On-Track Machines Procurement

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b221

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## Summary

High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd is actively procuring the supply of a fleet of On-Track Machines (OTMs) as part of a major initiative to maintain its infrastructure. This procurement is categorized under the goods industry, specifically railway locomotives and rolling stock, and is valued at approximately £123.95 million. The process is currently in the active tender stage, with key deadlines for tenders set for 10th January 2025. Located in Birmingham, HS2 Ltd is managing this procurement using a selective negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The contracts to be awarded will involve the delivery of general infrastructure maintenance machines, infrastructure monitoring machines, and track access machines across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the railway sector, specifically those experienced in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of complex railway machinery and systems. Companies that are proficient in delivering large-scale projects and that possess a robust supply chain management capacity are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Moreover, the option to supply additional OTMs in the future enhances long-term business engagement prospects for suppliers who can meet the stringent performance and innovation standards outlined by HS2 Ltd. The opportunity not only allows for substantial financial gain but for a strategic partnership in one of the UK's most ambitious railway projects.

## Notice

HS2 is currently undergoing a programme review to reset the HS2 project (the "Reset"). A decision has been made to abandon the Supply of Fleet of On-Track Machines procurement due to the revised timings of the programme. Previously HS2 Ltd intended to appoint contracts for the Supply of Fleet of On-Track Machines (OTM's) for HS2. HS2 Ltd was seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced organisations, with the capability of delivering a high profile and important supplies contract. Before abandonment the successful Tenderer(s)("Supplier(s)) were going to supply a fleet of On-Track Machines (OTMs) to maintain the HS2 infrastructure. The OTMs were going to be awarded under three (3) supply contracts as follows: Lot 1- Delivery of General Infrastructure Maintenance Machines Lot 2- Delivery of Infrastructure Monitoring Machines Lot 3- Delivery of Track Access Machines. The supply contracts were to be in place from contract award until the completion of the deliverables. The scope was described in the Pre-Qualification Pack ("PQP") and accompanying procurement documents. Applicants are referred to the PQP and accompanying procurement documents and VI.3) Additional Information in this Contract Notice below

### Lot Information

General Infrastructure Maintenance Machines

The general infrastructure maintenance equipment will need to be put together into a train suited for a particular task or tasks planned during a shift. This could be by coupling relevant vehicles together, by changing modules on the vehicles or by changing attachments for a particular purpose. To improve the OTM utilisation and efficiency of the fleet it is intended to have the general infrastructure maintenance machines be modular. The below is a non - exhaustive list of some of the expected tasks to be undertaken by HS2 Infrastructure Management (HS2 IM) using the OTMs supplied in this lot. HS2 IM will undertake these tasks assisted and enabled by the plant and machinery supplied by the Supplier: * Inspection and replacement of Overhead Catenary System (OCS) wires; * OCS Registration; * Maintenance, repair and replacement of GSM-R Masts and Telecoms Aerials; * Replacement of Operational Communications and Signalling cables in troughs; * Railhead conditioning - automated removal of detritus and application of adhesion improver at speed; * Replacement of Switches and Crossings (S&C); * Bridge inspections and minor works; * Clearing drains; * Replacement of cross-passage doors and door components; * Access to tunnel lighting and signage; * Tunnel leak sealing; * Cleaning platform edge doors; * Checking and replacing soil nails on embankments and cuttings; * Maintenance of location cabinets; and * Snow clearance - ability to attach a simple snow plough to the front of the machine. Further detailed requirements and responsibilities will be set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT). Please refer to the Scope Document for further details. Additional information: Applicants must register their Expression of Interest in this procurement by registering on the HS2 eSourcing Portal (see details in I.3 above). Applicants will then be able to download the PQP which includes HS2 Ltd's Applicant's Guide and accompanying procurement documents for information about conditions for participation.

Options: Applicants should be aware that HS2 Ltd reserves the right to omit and/or vary the scope of the contracts forming the subject matter of this Notice and /or require optional scope to be undertaken. In particular without limitation: * HS2 Ltd reserves the right to order and purchase additional OTMs from the relevant supplier during the term of the contract. Please refer to section VI.3 Additional information.

Infrastructure Monitoring Machines

HS2 Ltd will be using a suite of asset condition monitoring to monitor the condition of infrastructure assets. This consists of un-manned, remote, dynamic, autonomous and visual methods of inspection, to enable the most efficient life cycle of the infrastructure. To supplement these inspection methods HS2 Ltd will be undertaking mobile infrastructure monitoring using the passenger rolling stock which will be fitted with limited capability. To enable more detailed analysis, one or more OTMs will be required with the capability to undertake infrastructure monitoring. High speed runs will need to be undertaken at full OTM running speed or as limited by the line speed. It is expected that lower speed runs will be required to capture detailed data or for specific measurement techniques. * Track (rail, slab, fixings etc), including ultrasonic and eddy current inspection as well as image capture; * OCS (contact wire, catenary, registration); * S&C/Rail Expansion Devices (REDs); * Earthworks (cuttings and embankments, slab support structure); * Tunnel (structurally and equipment/cabling); * Bridge/viaduct (structurally and equipment/cabling); * Noise barriers (presence); * Telecoms (GSM-R strength); * Monitoring to assess the acoustic performance of the infrastructure (rail); and * Vegetation The Infrastructure Monitoring capability will therefore need the capability to collect, store and transmit infrastructure monitoring data to the HS2 systems, such systems to be determined. Please refer to the scope document for further detail. Additional information: Applicants must register their Expression of Interest in this procurement by registering on the HS2 eSourcing Portal (see details in VI.3 below). Applicants will be able to download HS2 Ltd's Applicant's Guide and accompanying Procurement Documents which include the Scope, Heads of Term, Further Package Particulars and documents for information about conditions for participation.

Options: Applicants should be aware that HS2 Ltd reserves the right to omit and/or vary the scope of the contracts forming the subject matter of this Notice and /or require optional scope to be undertaken. In particular without limitation: HS2 Ltd reserves the right set out in the Procurement Documents to order and purchase additional OTMs from the relevant supplier during the term of the contract. Please refer to section VI.3 Additional information.

Track Access Machines

HS2 Ltd requires OTMs that facilitate the undertaking of the tasks listed below, these are indicative only and not exhaustive at this stage. These are centred on small to medium tasks all within the 4 foot or in close proximity to it. Some maintenance shifts that are undertaken on HS2 will need to be undertaken with Any Line Open (ALO) to traffic. All OTMs will need to facilitate this by providing protection to all staff undertaking these tasks. All new and old infrastructure components, equipment and staff will be transported to and from the worksite utilising the OTM whilst reducing manual handling whilst working. This will remove the need for staff to travel by road unnecessarily and infrastructure components and tools to be delivered in a separate process. * Control, Command and Signalling (CCS) Maintenance requiring access to the four foot e.g., replacement of axle counters and balises; * Rail head spot repairs; * Rail stressing; * Visual inspection of the underside of rails; * Rail replacement of sections of rail up to 18m in length, including cutting out old sections and welding in new ones; * Replacement of smaller sections of rail including RED half sets, the swing nose and mechanical actuation; * Replacement of point motors and point detectors; * Minor repairs to the track slab, its joints and absorption panels. This will include ad-hoc replacement of individual track slab panels; and * Work on individual rail fixings and mountings. All these tasks require provision of safe access for staff to the four foot without leaving the confines of the machine and a means to reduce manual handling of infrastructure components and tools. See the Scope Document for further details. Additional information: Applicants must register their Expression of Interest in this procurement by registering on the HS2 eSourcing Portal (see details in VI.3 below). Applicants will then be able to download the PQP which includes HS2 Ltd's Applicant's Guide and accompanying procurement documents for information about conditions for participation.

Options: Applicants should be aware that HS2 Ltd reserves the right to omit and/or vary the scope of the contracts forming the subject matter of this Notice and /or require optional scope to be undertaken. In particular without limitation: HS2 Ltd reserves the right to order and purchase additional OTMs from the relevant supplier during the term of the contract. Please refer to section VI.3 Additional information.

Abandoned - Delivery of General Infrastructure Maintenance Machines

The procurement was for a supplier to provide the services described in the PQP procurement documents. The contract Award would have been for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 2 years via single or multiple fixed term increments.

Abandoned - Delivery of Infrastructure Monitoring Machines

The procurement was for a supplier to provide the services described in the PQP procurement documents. The contract Award would have been for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 2 years via single or multiple fixed term increments.

Abandoned - Delivery of Track Access Machines

The procurement was for a supplier to provide the services described in the PQP procurement documents. The contract Award would have been for an initial period of 36 months with the option to extend, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 2 years via single or multiple fixed term increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010600-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,950,616 |
| Lots value | £108,375,616 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active, Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HS2 |
| Additional buyers | 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 34600000 - Railway and tramway locomotives and rolling stock and associated parts
- 34620000 - Rolling stock
- 34943000 - Train-monitoring system
- 34945000 - Track-alignment machinery
- 42414410 - Cranes for trucks
- 42418500 - Mechanical handling equipment
- 42418900 - Loading or handling machinery

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010600-2026
- 29 Oct 2024 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034973-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hs2.org.uk
- https://courttribunalfinder.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/-Applicantsarerequiredtocomplywithallaccessconfidentialityobligationsandsignaconfidentialityagreement.
- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/index.html
- https://www.hs2.org.uk/

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