--- title: "European Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Early Works - Stage 2 (Develop) Support Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a819" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a819" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a819.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a819.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HS1 LTD (T/A LONDON ST. PANCRAS HIGHSPEED)" published: "2026-05-28" --- # European Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Early Works - Stage 2 (Develop) Support Services Buyer: HS1 LTD (T/A LONDON ST. PANCRAS HIGHSPEED) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a819 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a819) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a819.json) ## Summary HS1 Ltd, operating as London St. Pancras Highspeed, is inviting tenders for the "European Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Early Works - Stage 2 (Develop) Support Services." This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, focuses on upgrading and replacing the TVM430 signalling system to mitigate operational and safety risks. As a private utility entity, HS1 Ltd requires consultancy services to progress to RNEP Stage 2 and is looking to secure a comprehensive project delivery strategy for ERTMS on the High Speed 1 line. The contract is open as part of a competitive flexible procedure and will cover services such as railway engineering and business consultancy with an estimated value of £500,000 (£600,000 gross). Interested suppliers must submit their responses by 5th August 2026, with the awarded contract scheduled to commence on 20th October 2026. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for consultancy firms specialising in railway engineering and general management services to contribute to a high-profile infrastructure project. Companies with expertise in technical, commercial, and funding options would be well-suited to deliver the detailed assessments HS1 Ltd requires. As the process aims to determine a strategic approach to integrating ERTMS technology, businesses that can provide innovative commercial models and whole-life cost optimisation are likely to thrive. The potential for a six-month consultancy engagement, with the prospect of extension for on-site surveys, offers the advantage of forging long-term relationships with a key player in the UK railway sector. ## Notice LSPH's current TVM430 signalling system is reaching obsolescence, creating increasing operational, safety and resilience risks. Without intervention, system reliability and lifecycle issues are expected to significantly impact network performance from the 2030s. Stage 1 of the upgrade programme--delivered with SYSTRA--produced an Operational Context Document, a Technical Strategy with long- and short-list options, and a Strategic Outline Business Case (SOBC) in WebTAG format. This completed the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) Stage 1: Determine. LSPH and its stakeholders are now progressing to RNEP Stage 2: Develop, requiring specialist external consultancy support throughout 2026. Stage 2 will resolve key strategic questions, including the preferred technology solution for replacing TVM430, the funding approach within the HS1 regulatory and concession framework, the suitability of innovative commercial models, strategic opportunities, and the project delivery and scope choices that minimise whole-life cost. Additional strategic issues may be identified collaboratively during the process. Summary of requirement: Stage 2 has an estimated duration of six months, extending if an option to complete on-site surveys is executed, and aims to evaluate a range of delivery options for introducing ERTMS on High Speed 1. The assessment will include but not be limited to benefits, costs, deliverability, and operational impacts. The objective is to secure full stakeholder agreement on a single, coherent project delivery strategy for ERTMS implementation. To complete Stage 2, the appointed consultant will deliver: * Confirmation of the preferred technical option, commercial delivery model, funding route, and integrated project delivery model. * Long-list and short-list optioneering across technical, commercial, and funding dimensions to determine the integrated delivery model. * A whole-life cost estimate for the integrated delivery model. * A delivery schedule through to entry into service and handover to maintenance. * A comprehensive RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies) register in the authority's format. * All Deliverables from the Deliverables Register (to be provided). * Satisfy paragraphs A.6 to A.11 of the latest Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline guidance to enable progression to the next phase. Required Outcome: All relevant stakeholders support and agree to the implementation of a single, coherent project delivery strategy for ERTMS on High Speed 1. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050502-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 20 Oct 2026 - 19 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | 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 LTD (T/A 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71311230 - Railway engineering services - 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services - 79411000 - General management consultancy services ## Release History - 28 May 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050502-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050502-2026 28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.stpancras-highspeed.com - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105028&TID100110174&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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