HS2 Partnering Programme
Description: High Speed Two (HS2) is Britain's new high-speed rail line. Once complete, it will almost halve the journey time between London Euston and Birmingham to just 49 minutes, with trains running north via the existing rail network to destinations such as Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow. As the programme resets and transitions from major civil engineering works towards railway systems installation, integration, testing and commissioning, HS2 Ltd is reviewing how partner capability may support the successful delivery of the remaining phases of the programme. To support this, HS2 Ltd currently anticipates procuring partnering arrangements for the provision of professional services. The scope is expected to cover, but may not be limited to, the following capability areas: * Project and Programme Management * Technical and Engineering * Commercial Delivery The (read more...)
Summary: High Speed Two (HS2) Limited is planning the HS2 Partnering Programme to procure professional services supporting the remaining phases of the high-speed rail programme. As HS2 moves from major civil engineering towards railway systems installation, integration, testing and commissioning, it is considering partner capability in project and programme management, technical and engineering services, and commercial delivery. The wider indicative scope includes railway and transport systems consultancy, engineering design and support, quantity surveying, cost management, procurement and management consultancy, architectural and surveying services, environmental planning and assessment, telecommunications consultancy, archaeology, and urban planning and landscape design. Work is intended to support HS2 delivery across the United Kingdom, including the London-to-Birmingham route and onward connections using the existing rail network. HS2 Limited is the buying organisation.