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title: "Railway Systems Procurement for the HS2 Project - Operational Telecommunication and Security Systems"
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# Railway Systems Procurement for the HS2 Project - Operational Telecommunication and Security Systems

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d4dd

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## Summary

HS2 has awarded a public procurement contract titled "Railway Systems Procurement for the HS2 Project – Operational Telecommunication and Security Systems" under the industry category of construction works for infrastructure related to pipelines, communication, and railway systems. The contract, which falls under the 'works' category, involves the design, manufacture, supply, installation, safety authorisation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of various telecommunication and security systems for the HS2 project across the United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed using a selective method, specifically a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, and the awarded contract was signed on 20 December 2024. Key stakeholders include HS2 as the buying organisation and Siemens Mobility Limited as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications, security systems, and infrastructure construction to participate in a high-profile project like HS2. Companies experienced in engineering design services, installation of cable infrastructure, and integration of radio communication systems would find substantial growth potential in this project. The contract offers large-scale projects that require sophisticated technical capabilities, making it suitable for firms with a proven track record in delivering complex engineering solutions and those capable of providing long-term maintenance and technical support services.

## Notice

The operational telecommunications and security systems scope comprises: data transmission network (DTN), operational telephony system (OTS), tunnel radio system (TRS), telecommunication masts, GSM-R radio network, including base transmission stations (BTS), antenna, etc. relocatable equipment buildings (REBs), route wide security systems and passive provision for Airwave. This includes without limitation the design, manufacture, supply, installation, safety authorisation, testing, commissioning and maintenance (until take-over by the Employer) and on-going technical support services of the operational telecommunication systems and route wide security systems. A separate contract will also be awarded for the provision of technical support services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The operational telecommunications and security system (Op Comms) package of work comprises the following: Data Transmission Network (DTN) Provide a fibre-optic bearer and internet protocol (IP) for high-speed, high-bandwidth, high-availability and low-latency data transmission circuits, designed to meet BS EN 50159:2010 Category 2 (open network) standards and manage the provision of operational systems. Operational telephony system A fixed-line voice communication network to support the operation of HS2, including a private branch exchange (PBX), voice recorder and call logger systems. Tunnel radio system Provide radio systems to end users within the HS2 tunnels: GSM-R and Fireground; and Emergency services network (ESN) and mobile network operator (MNO) services (subject to a separate procurement exercise). Telecommunication towers Design, construction and installation of the radio towers to support radio network coverage across the HS2 open route for the following radio technologies: GSM-R, MNO and ESN. Relocatable equipment buildings (REB) Provide for DTN, GSM-R, line of route security and third-party telecommunications systems. This will include building, fire and access control systems, which will be integrated into the HS2 engineering management system. Route wide security Delivery of electronic security measures along the HS2 line of route: perimeter protection, video surveillance, access control, intruder detection; Selecting and leading integration of the security applications; and Providing access control locks, intrusion prevention systems and structures such as camera masts. GSM-R radio access network A GSM-R radio communication system that will support both voice and data communications along the HS2 route, including points of transition with Network Rail infrastructure and at HS2 depots. Network Rail, under contract with HS2 Ltd, will undertake all works necessary within the GB GSM-R core (network switching sub-system and base station controller) to extend and upgrade the national GSM-R system, including general packet radio services (GPRS). Interface management responsibilities Lead in the technical integration of shared telecommunication systems. During construction, testing and commissioning, the Op Comms Contractor will act as HS2's technical authority for any radio frequency transmission equipment installed on HS2 infrastructure. System integration facility (SIF) Responsible for the DTN and GSM-R systems that are required in the SIF and a specific control, command and signalling (CCS) Integration laboratory. Both the SIF and the CCS Integration Laboratory will be in HS2 Ltd buildings provided and fitted-out by others. Cabling and cable protection Design, supply and install: Fibre optic cable, tunnel radiating cable, coaxial feeder cable, structure data cable and other cables as required, all power cabling from equipment to a local distribution board, all secondary cable containment and cable management from trackside equipment to the primary cable containment provided by others, cabling protection and suitable fire rating and labelling. Civil engineering works Design and provide all minor civil engineering works required for the telecommunications and security trackside equipment, concrete bases, masts, mast bases, ducting, equipment fixings, equipment housings and lineside buildings such as REBs where appropriate. Maintenance and technical support services Undertake maintenance of all equipment provided within this package between the date of installation and take-over of the works by the employer and, as required, undertake temporary operation, including making systems and facilities available to support the installation and testing of other railway systems and HS2 rolling stock. Provide ongoing technical support and spares supply to the maintainer, under a separate technical support services contract for a minimum period of 8 years. Additional information: None

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001950-2025 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIEMENS MOBILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34940000 - Railway equipment
- 35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
- 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
- 71320000 - Engineering design services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2025 at 17:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001950-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/index.html
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:290781-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/high-speed-two-limited

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