--- title: "Ballast Cleaning Programme - Technical Support - CALL FOR COMPETITION" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HS1 LIMITED (TRADING AS LONDON ST. PANCRAS HIGHSPEED)" published: "2025-03-03" --- # Ballast Cleaning Programme - Technical Support - CALL FOR COMPETITION Buyer: HS1 LIMITED (TRADING AS LONDON ST. PANCRAS HIGHSPEED) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e8c1.json) ## Summary HS1 Limited, trading as London St. Pancras Highspeed, has announced a call for competition to procure technical support services for its Ballast Cleaning Programme. The contracting process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 11 April 2025. The project is based in London, UK, and falls under the "services" industry category according to the CPV classification 71356300. The procurement aims to secure a specialist consultant to govern, assure, and oversee track renewals, providing technical expertise, strategic oversight, and operational assurance. The procurement process includes key deadlines, such as pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) and invitation to tender (ITT) stages, with estimated contract values up to £1,000,000 and a duration of approximately 1800 days. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in technical support services for railway infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in track renewals and high-speed railway system integration. Companies offering services in operational impact analysis, resource planning, risk management, and project governance will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Participation could lead to substantial business growth, allowing firms to build a legacy of best practices and contribute to HS1’s future efficiency targets. The procurement process encourages electronic and written submissions, making it accessible for interested parties. ## Notice HS1 Limited trading at London St. Pancras Highspeed is seeking a specialist consultant to enhance its capabilities and capacity in governing, assuring and overseeing track renewals, specifically focusing on the ballast cleaning programme. The consultant will provide a turnkey solution that integrates technical expertise, strategic oversight, and operational assurance to assist with HS1's project management assurance. This will enable HS1 to achieve its future control period efficiency targets as set in CP4 and establish a legacy of best practices for future renewals. The key components of the scope to be issued and PQQ & ITT stage will include: * Technical Specialism in Track Renewals and associated Highspeed railway system integration * Operational Impact Analysis and Assurance * Possession, Resource, Competency and Plant Planning Assurance * Contingency and Risk Planning Assurance * PMO and Project Governance Assurance ### Lot Information Lot 1 HS1 Limited trading at London St. Pancras Highspeed is seeking a specialist consultant to enhance its capabilities and capacity in governing, assuring and overseeing track renewals, specifically focusing on the ballast cleaning programme. The consultant will provide a turnkey solution that integrates technical expertise, strategic oversight, and operational assurance to assist with HS1's project management assurance. This will enable HS1 to achieve its future control period efficiency targets as set in CP4 and establish a legacy of best practices for future renewals. The key components of the scope to be issued and PQQ & ITT stage will include: * Technical Specialism in Track Renewals and associated Highspeed railway system integration * Operational Impact Analysis and Assurance * Possession, Resource, Competency and Plant Planning Assurance * Contingency and Risk Planning Assurance * PMO and Project Governance Assurance ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007672-2025 | | Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | HS1 LIMITED (TRADING AS LONDON ST. PANCRAS HIGHSPEED) | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services - 71356400 - Technical planning services - 71541000 - Construction project management services - 72224000 - Project management consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Mar 2025 at 13:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007672-2025 - 28 Feb 2025 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007571-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90920&B=HIGHSPEED1 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/73582 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/91259/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=HIGHSPEED1 - https://www.stpancras-highspeed.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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