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Awarded · ResultStage · contract

HS2

Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement

Engineering & ArchitectureCPV 71311230
Value£82.5m framework ceiling
Awarded29 Jul 2022
Published11 Aug 2023
RegionUK-wide

Framework ceiling £82,500,000 — the most the agreement may spend across all suppliers and call-offs, not a contract value.

Outcome — awarded

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

The brief

A Framework Agreement has been awarded to an unincorporated Joint Venture (consisting of Atkins UK Limited, SYSTRA Limited and Ineco) for the provision of engineering services in relation to Railway Systems and Systems Integration (RSSI).

The core objective and main value to be delivered by the RSSI Framework Agreement is right first-time integration of railway systems contracts and the wider Rail Network activities that will that ultimately culminate in successful handover to the end-state operators.

The services will support High Speed Two (HS2) Limited in their role of: -Prime Systems Integrator for the project; -Technical Authority for the railway systems delivery programme; and -Technical Authority for railway systems for the further development of the HS2 scheme, including integration with programmes that interface to HS2 such as Northern Powerhouse Rail.

The RSSI Framework Agreement has been awarded for an initial period of four years, commencing on 9th August 2023, with the option to extend for a further six years, in single or multiple fixed term intervals.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

A Framework Agreement has been awarded

A Framework Agreement has been awarded to an unincorporated Joint Venture (consisting of Atkins UK Limited, SYSTRA Limited and Ineco) for the provision of engineering services in relation to Railway Systems and Systems Integration (RSSI).

02

The core objective and main value

The core objective and main value to be delivered by the RSSI Framework Agreement is right first-time integration of railway systems contracts and the wider Rail Network activities that will that ultimately culminate in successful handover to the end-state operators.

03

The services will support High Speed Two

The services will support High Speed Two (HS2) Limited in their role of:.

04

Prime Systems Integrator for the project

Prime Systems Integrator for the project;.

05

Integration with programmes that interface to HS2

integration with programmes that interface to HS2 such as Northern Powerhouse Rail.

Sentences from the notice that state an obligation, surfaced automatically and shown in the order they appear. Not an exhaustive list — always confirm against the tender documents.

The gates

What this notice demands of you

1 named, none in explicit obligation language. Each one is quoted from the notice.

Framework agreement (any)Frameworks & routes to market
Railway Systems and Systems Integrator (RSSI) Framework Agreement

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