Phase One and Phase Two Stations Platform Edge Doors Framework Agreement

Concepts

• birmingham
• railway construction
• hs2 ltd
• hs2 phase
• platform edge doors
• station platforms
• award of a single-supplier framework agreement
• manchester airport station
• interchange stations
• stations platform edge doors framework agreement

Location

United Kingdom: Old Oak Common station is located within London along with Interchange station within the West Midlands. The Optional Scope for Phase 2b is at Manchester Airport station.

Description

This procurement is to establish a single-supplier Framework Agreement for Platform Edge Doors (PEDs) required at Old Oak Common and Interchange stations within the HS2 Phase One route (London to West Midlands) along with Optional Scope at Manchester Airport station within Phase 2b of the HS2 route. Optional Scope is also included for the provision of a gap detection system to protect persons from harm as a result of entrapment or fall between the PEDs, the station platforms and the rolling stock. This element of the Optional Scope is also being considered by HS2 Ltd for possible inclusion in other HS2 Ltd procurements being conducted in a similar timeframe to this procurement, including HS2 Ltd’s procurement of a Train Despatch System (TDS)(to be the subject of a separate call for competition).HS2 Ltd will confirm the extent of Optional Scope at ITT stage. The Framework Agreement is being established for use by HS2 Ltd and for use by the other Contracting Bodies defined in VI.3 below. Further information on the Framework Agreement and Call-Off Contracts to be called off under it is included in the PQP and accompanying procurement documents.

Total Quantity or Scope

The procurement is for the award of a single-supplier Framework Agreement as described in section II.1.4) (Short description) above. Call-Off Contracts under the Framework Agreement will include works and services for design, prototyping, factory testing, integration testing, dynamic testing, manufacture, supply, installation, static testing and maintenance. Further information on the Outline Scope, Framework Agreement, commercial model and the procurement is included in the PQP and accompanying procurement documents. See II.1.4) Short description: for additional information on the Optional Scope and HS2 Ltd’s options in this regard. HS2 Ltd intends to limit the number of Tenderers invited to tender on the basis set out in PQP Further Package Particulars. Additional information: Applicants are referred to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.

Renewal Options

1) Applicants should be aware that HS2 Ltd reserves the right to omit and/or vary the scope of the Framework Agreement. As further described in the PQP, Applicants should note in particular that: 2) Option to extend duration of the Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement is being procured on the basis that it will be awarded with an initial term of 8 years although, to ensure flexibility and resilience: (i) HS2 Ltd reserves the right to extend the term of the Framework Agreement for up to a further 2 years to make a maximum possible term of 10 years. The justification for reserving the right to extend is that if there are delays to the HS2 programme, the extension may be required if the anticipated timing of the Call-Off Contracts to deliver the PEDs Scope cannot be achieved within the initial 8 year term; and (ii) The Framework Agreement will provide that Call-Off Contracts awarded before expiry of the Framework Agreement can extend beyond the 8 (or extended 10) year term of the Framework Agreement. 3) See also II.1.4) Short description: for additional information on HS2 Ltd’s options in relation to Optional Scope. Further information in relation to the Outline Scope, the Framework Agreement and HS2 Ltd’s options is included in the PQP.

CPV Codes

• 45234100 - Railway construction works
• 34632200 - Electrical signalling equipment for railways
• 34632300 - Electrical installations for railways
• 34940000 - Railway equipment
• 34946000 - Railway-track construction materials and supplies
• 34990000 - Control, safety, signalling and light equipment
• 35113300 - Safety installations
• 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
• 45213322 - Rail terminal building construction work
• 45233292 - Installation of safety equipment
• 45234110 - Intercity railway works
• 45234111 - City railway construction work
• 45255120 - Platforms facilities construction work
• 45340000 - Fencing, railing and safety equipment installation work
• 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
• 50220000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to railways and other equipment
• 51000000 - Installation services (except software)
• 71320000 - Engineering design services
• 71321000 - Engineering design services for mechanical and electrical installations for buildings
• 71500000 - Construction-related services
• 71521000 - Construction-site supervision services
• 71541000 - Construction project management services
• 72254100 - Systems testing services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Legal Justification

The Framework Agreement is being procured on the basis that it will be awarded with an initial term of 8 years with a right to extend the term for up to a further 2 years to make a maximum possible term of 10 years. The justification for reserving the right to extend is at II.2.11

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 1) Terms with an initial capital in this Contract Notice and the PQP are defined in the PQP Manual, Appendix 4 Glossary. 2) To express interest in the Framework Agreement, Applicants must submit a PQ Application on the HS2 eSourcing portal by the PQ Application Deadline. 3) An Applicant may be a single organisation or a Consortium. An Applicant may only submit one PQ Application. An economic operator may not apply as more than one Applicant, whether as a single Applicant or as a Party to one or more Consortia. See PQP (PQP Manual section 2). 4) Applicants must be registered on the HS2 eSourcing portal: https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk. For assistance contact the BravoSolution helpdesk Monday to Friday (8:00-18:00) GMT: Email help_uk@jaggaer.com or Telephone +44 8000698630. 5) Section I.1 (Contracting Entity): This Contract Notice is published by HS2 Ltd on behalf of itself and any successor to HS2 Ltd assuming HS2 Ltd's functions (in whole or in part) relevant to the Framework Agreement (Contracting Bodies). 6) Section II.2.3 (Place of performance): Works will be undertaken along the Phase One route at Old Oak Common and Interchange stations with Optional Scope at Manchester Airport(see Outline Scope)or other HS2 Phase 1 or Phase 2 station sites (see II.1.4) Short description for additional information on the Optional Scope and options for adding in additional sites along the HS2 route. 7) Section II.2.6) (Estimated value): Further information on the estimated value is included in the PQP (Further Package Particulars). 8) Section II.2.7) (Duration of the Framework Agreement): timescales in this Contract Notice are estimated based on the current HS2 programme but may be subject to change. See also II.2.11. 9) Section IV.1.1) (Type of procedure): HS2 Ltd is procuring the Framework Agreement using the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition (UCR 2016, reg. 47). As stated in the PQP (Applicant’s Guide), HS2 Ltd reserves the right not to conduct negotiations. 10) Section IV.1.3) (Information about a framework agreement): HS2 Ltd intends to award 1 place on the Framework Agreement as described in the PQP (Further Package Particulars). Applicants will be selected to proceed to ITT stage (and the place awarded on the Framework Agreement) based on the criteria and Minimum Standards described in the PQP and PQQ. 11) Call-Off Contracts under the Framework Agreement will be awarded as described in the PQP Heads of Terms. 12) A response to this Contract Notice does not guarantee that an Applicant will be invited to tender. The award process may be terminated or suspended at any time without cost or liability to HS2 Ltd. HS2 Ltd does not bind itself to enter into any Framework Agreement or Call-Off Contract arising out of the procedure envisaged by this Contract Notice. No contractual rights express or implied arise out of this Contract Notice. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to vary its requirements and the procedure envisaged in this Contract Notice. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to disqualify any Applicants on terms set out in the PQP. 13) Applicants/Tenderers shall be solely responsible and liable for all costs associated with and arising out of or in connection with responding to this Contract Notice.