Third Party Telecommunications Systems

A Tender Notice
by HS2

Source
Contracts Finder
Type
Contract (Works)
Duration
10.5 year
Value
£73M-£97M
Sector
TECHNOLOGY
Published
22 Jun 2021
Delivery
10 Jul 2023 to 10 Dec 2033
Deadline
10 Aug 2021 12:00

Concepts

Location

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

Third-Party Telecommunications Systems are to be procured as a single package, with two contracts, formed of Design & Build and Interim Operator elements. The Third-Party Telecommunications Contractor will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning and interim operation of the Third-Party Telecommunication systems, this includes: Passenger communication systems: Radio Access Network infrastructure to support the provision of voice and data mobile communications for HS2 users in stations and on the trains throughout the HS2 estate. This will require engagement and management of commercial arrangements with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs); Emergency Services Network: (ESN) (tunnels and stations): Radio Access Network infrastructure to support coverage in stations, tunnels, depots and line of route to facilitate mobile communications for emergency response operations. This will include engagement and management of commercial arrangements with the ESN radio access network provider, on behalf of HS2 and or/ the Home Office; Station Data Network (SDN): fixed and mobile communications including Distributed Antenna System (DAS) communication network to support both operational and public connectivity within all HS2 stations. This will include transmission services (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, ESN and mobile cellular) to station operational systems, retail systems, customer information, customer communication and business systems; and Interim operations: during trial operations, a separate contract will be awarded to the Third Party Telecommunications Contractor (Interim Operator) to operate and maintain the Third Party Telecommunication systems including provision of MNO, ESN and SDN services during trial operations on Phase One and 2a. The Contracts Design & Build Contract: A contract for the design and build of Phases One and 2a based on the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (April 2013) Pricing Option C (Target Price with an Activity Schedule), or other appropriate Pricing Option, will be used with suitable HS2 Ltd amendments and choice of optional X and Z clauses. Interim Operator Contract: A contract for maintenance and interim operational services based on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) with suitable HS2 Ltd amendments including a choice of optional X and Z clauses as set out in (i) above The Pricing Option will be included in the ITT documentation. Upon completion the works will be handed over to a long-term Operating Partner. The Operating Partner will operate and maintain the systems and to provide MNO, ESN and SDN services by the start of full HS2 passenger services. The Operating Partner contract is out of scope of this procurement.

CPV Codes

  • 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
  • 32200000 - Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television
  • 32400000 - Networks
  • 32412100 - Telecommunications network
  • 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
  • 32524000 - Telecommunications system
  • 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
  • 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
  • 45234100 - Railway construction works
  • 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
  • 45314300 - Installation of cable infrastructure
  • 48219700 - Communications server software package
  • 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment
  • 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
  • 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
  • 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
  • 51300000 - Installation services of communications equipment
  • 64200000 - Telecommunications services
  • 64227000 - Integrated telecommunications services
  • 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
  • 71320000 - Engineering design services
  • 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Indicators

  • Contract is suitable for SMEs.

Reference

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