PERMANENT AWARD EVIDENCE

HS2 OCS - Technical Specification & Certification of the UK Wiring Consist

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED · published 1 Jul 2026. This page preserves the identifiers and current held fields for one Contracts Finder release; it is not an invoice, performance assessment or complete contract history.

Contracts Finder release IDa3b4c913-5e5a-4e34-a175-a07d48799ddf-904093
Open Contracting ID (OCID)ocds-b5fd17-b8cbdb37-cd37-4f87-ba2b-9a877091b628
Buyer identifierGB-SRS-sid4gov.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/8u5J6V4e
Release typetender
PUBLISHED COMMERCIAL FIELDS

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Award value
Not disclosed
award field
Tender value
£15,000
tender field
Procurement method
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Category
services
CPV
71000000
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Delivery
United Kingdom
No postcode
PUBLISHED DESCRIPTION

What the notice says

Colas Rail UK intends to procure and operate a Wiring Consist for the installation of contact and catenary wire. The Consist comprises of two powered modules Wiring Module a self propelled rail vehicle equipped with a four cable wiring module and two capstans. Stringing platform a self propelled vehicle equipped with an elevating/rotating platform and one wire positioning unit. Colas Rail requires specialist technical support from a suitably competent organisation to Assess and recommend the most appropriate operational and certification strategy for the Wiring Consist. Identify the applicable UK legislative, standards, compliance and acceptance requirements. Support the development of a technical specification suitable for procurement and tendering to manufacturers. Support the definition of the certification and acceptance process for the selected solution. Provide technical support during manufacturer engagement and subsequent certification activities, as required. Additional information: The services shall be delivered in accordance with Colas Rail CR2 Professional Services Agreement Terms & Conditions, including applicable HS2-specific provisions; copies will be issued to shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers to submit their tender proposal by the tender deadline of Thursday 23 July 2026 by email to tr.procurement@colasrail.com. If you have any questions, please send them to tr.procurement@colasrail.com and we shall endeavour to respond to them at the earliest.

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  1. 01Notice publishedPublication timestamp on the held release1 Jul 2026
  2. 02Tender period endsTender-period field as published14 Jul 2026
SUPPLIER EVIDENCE

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Published 1 Jul 2026 · held through the daily award projection · Open Government Licence v3.0.

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