HRP10 Supply of Fleet of On-Track Machines

HS2 Ltd intends to procure the supply of a fleet of On-Track Machines (OTMs) to maintain the HS2 infrastructure. The OTMs will be purchased by HS2 as a route wide procurement covering Phase One and will be awarded under three (3) supply contracts as follows:

Lot 1- Delivery of General Infrastructure Maintenance Machines

Lot 2- Delivery of Infrastructure Monitoring Machines

Lot 3- Delivery of Track Access Machines.

These OTMs will enable:

• Staff to work in a safe and efficient environment;
• Staff to travel in the OTMs with the required parts, tools, and equipment; and
• Staff to access the infrastructure, undertake lifting operations or carry out maintenance work whilst in a position of safety.

1. The supply contracts are each for the design, manufacture, testing, commissioning, supply and delivery of the OTMs, together with warranty and defects correction, and training services for the operators and maintainers along with training manuals. Each supply contract will continue in force until all deliverables have been met.

2. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to purchase additional OTMs from the relevant supplier during the term of the contract.

3)This procurement will be conducted using the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition as defined pursuant to UCR 2016, reg. 47. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to enter into negotiations. Further details of HS2's intended procedure will appear in the ITT documentation.

4. Further information on the procurement and on the scope of the contracts (and their envisaged terms) is included in the pre-qualification pack (PQP) made available by HS2 Ltd at https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk

5. HS2 Ltd intends to limit the number of Tenderers on the basis set out in 'Further Package Particulars' which is contained in the PQP documents for each Lot.

6. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to make reasonable additions or amendments to the content of the scope of the contract. In particular, and without limitation, changes to the general obligations and constraints, or the scope of work, may occur prior to HS2 Ltd commencing the formal invitation to tender stage.

7. HS2 Ltd does not offer any warranties, guarantees or assurances as to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the procurement documents and quantities or measurements are only intended to be indicative and for the guidance of potential Applicants.

8. A PQQ Hot Start event that aims to allow applicants the opportunity to better understand the requirements of HS2 Ltd. This Hot Start event will be a Microsoft Teams Live Event, taking place at ONE of the following two occasions:

Monday 4th November 11am (GMT) OR Tuesday 5th November 1:30pm (GMT)

The event is expected to last up to one hour and confirmation of the final date, as well as an access link, will be issued to those who have registered, once confirmed.

To receive updates and online access to the event, please complete this registration form by Friday 1st November at midday (GMT).