---
title: "HS1 - Potential HS1 Ltd Land Use by a 3rd Party Utility (NOT A PROCUREMENT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf45"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "HS1 LTD"
published: "2025-01-10"
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# HS1 - Potential HS1 Ltd Land Use by a 3rd Party Utility (NOT A PROCUREMENT)

Buyer: HS1 LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cf45

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## Summary

HS1 Ltd, based in London, is inviting expressions of interest for the potential use of HS1 Ltd land by a third-party utility. This initiative falls under the industry category of public utilities with a specific focus on electricity distribution and control. The soft market testing began in January 2025 and is expected to continue through Autumn 2025, with a request for proposals scheduled for Summer/Autumn 2025. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase. Interested parties should express their interest via email to procurement@highspeed1.co.uk, including the reference HS1-2024-218 in the heading.

This opportunity offers considerable potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in the installation and operation of private electricity infrastructure. Companies in the electricity distribution and green energy sectors are well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on delivering green electricity within HS1's lease boundary in Kent. Participating in this tender could provide long-term commercial returns and foster strategic partnerships with HS1 Ltd and the Department for Transport.

## Notice

Please note, this PIN is not for a forthcoming HS1 Ltd procurement, but an opportunity for 3rd Parties to express their interest in the possibility of being a third party installer and operator of a private electricity wire/ cable, within HS1's lease boundary in the Ashford Sellindge area of Kent to supply green electricity to, what would be customers, of the third party More details have been provided in the attachment to this PIN. If you are interested in this opportunity, please be sure to express your interest by email to procurement@highspeed1.co.uk including the reference HS1-2024-218 in the heading.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HS1 Ltd wishes to undertake a soft market testing exercise into the possibility of a third party installing and operating a private electricity wire/ cable from within HS1's lease boundary in the Ashford Sellindge area of Kent to supply green electricity to, what would be customers, of the third party. A key part of this exercise is to confirm if this can be done without adversely effecting the safe operation, maintenance and renewal of the high speed rail lines and associated infrastructure. HS1 expects there to be 4 Key Stages as per the indicative programme, below: 1. Soft market testing: duration 6-9 months 2. Request for Proposals (RFP): Summer/Autumn 2025 3. Shortlisting of Preferred bidders and completion of legal documents: Autumn 2025 to Spring 2026 4. Implementation - installation and operation of the Private Wire DfT and HS1 will be seeking a commercial return commensurate with making the HS1 land available for the private wire opportunity. More details have been provided in the attachment provided with this PIN. If you are interested in this opportunity, please be sure to express your interest by email to procurement@highspeed1.co.uk including the reference HS1-2024-218 in the heading.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000927-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | HS1 LTD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North London |
| Postcode | N1 9AG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Caledonian |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 65 - Public utilities

### Codes

- 09310000 - Electricity
- 31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus
- 31230000 - Parts of electricity distribution or control apparatus
- 31320000 - Power distribution cables
- 31321000 - Electricity power lines
- 31682000 - Electricity supplies
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65310000 - Electricity distribution

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2025 at 16:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000927-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.highspeed1.co.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/73582

## Provenance

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