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Published 9 Jan 2024, 15:36 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

ABANDONED - Green Assets Maintenance & Management Procurement

Official notice

Authority: High Speed Two (HS2) Limited (Public body)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

6 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionMax 2 lots per supplier
Published estimate£209,408,000total for 6 lots
Submissions closed 27 Feb 2024
Lots 6max 2 won per supplier

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

As part of the High Speed Rail (London – West Midlands) Act 2017 (HS2 Act), HS2 Ltd has a legal requirement to mitigate its environmental effects. In addition, HS2 Ltd has a requirement through agreements with the Department for Transport to provide environmental benefits. These requirements and provision of benefits include the provision of green assets.

HS2 Ltd has acquired much of its land temporarily to construct the railway. Some of this land has been or will be developed into environmental mitigation sites (Green Assets), which range from sites compensating for the loss of grassland, scrub and woodland habitats to new receptor sites for ancient woodland soils, amphibians and reptiles as well as other ecological and landscape mitigation sites. Collectively, this is referred to as our Green Corridor, which, once delivered, will span 3,500ha.

Previously HS2 Ltd was intending to appoint Contractor(s) to undertake the Maintenance and Management of green assets which included, but was not limited to the following:

  • Woodlands;
  • Grasslands;
  • Hedgerows;
  • Ponds, ditches and other non-engineering related drainage features; and
  • Habitat, including bat houses, reptile banks and hibernacula.

HS2 is currently undergoing a programme review to reset the HS2 project (the “Reset”). A decision has been made to abandon the Green Assets Maintenance & Management (GAM&M) procurement due to the revised timings of the programme.

CPV: Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services · Car park cleaning services · Environmental auditing · Environmental management · Environmental protection · Environmental services · Horticultural services · Land management services · Landscaping work

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · 3 with a published value (£209,408,000 together) · win at most 2 of them
Lot #1Maintenance and Management of Phase 1 Area NorthPublished value£78,264,000

The procurement is for a Contractor to provide the services described in the procurement documents under an amended NEC3 Term Service Contract. The contract Award will be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 5 years via single or multiple fixed term increments.

HS2 Ltd anticipates making two (2) contract awards for Lot 1 that are broadly equitable in value. However, HS2 Ltd reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to take account of other considerations (for example, but not exclusively, capacity and programme constraints, technical fit, performance standards, and price to ensure best value for money) when allocating the volume of Services and HS2 Ltd may allocate the volume of Services based on any such relevant considerations. HS2 Ltd does not guarantee a minimum volume or value of Services under any Contract.

For Lot 1, it is envisaged that the two contract awards will have an aggregated value of between 55 314 000 GBP and 78 264 000 GBP. The final value being dependent upon levels of asset transfers and therefore the volume of Maintenance and Management of residual Green Assets. (This range is for the maximum contract term of 10 years - if all extension options are exercised). Additional information: Applicants are referred to the PQP and accompanying procurement documents and to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial contract period is 60 months and there is an option to extend the contract, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 60 months via single or multiple fixed term increments. The estimated values quoted in this notice include allowance for the contract extension.Second stage: up to 5 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Maintenance and Management of Phase 1 Area Central / SouthPublished value£117,396,000

The procurement is for a Contractor to provide the services described in the procurement documents under an amended NEC3 Term Service Contract. The contract Award will be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 5 years via single or multiple fixed term increments.

HS2 Ltd anticipates making three (3) contract awards for Lot 2 that are broadly equitable in value. However, HS2 Ltd reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to take account of other considerations (for example, but not exclusively, capacity and programme constraints, technical fit, performance standards, and price to ensure best value for money) when allocating the volume of Services and HS2 Ltd may allocate the volume of Services based on any such relevant considerations. HS2 Ltd does not guarantee a minimum volume or value of Services under any Contract.

For Lot 2, it is envisaged that the three contract awards will have an aggregated value of between 82 970 000 GBP and 117 396 000 GBP.

The final value being dependent upon levels of asset transfers and therefore the volume of Maintenance and Management of residual Green Assets. (This range is for the maximum contract term of 10 years - if all extension options are exercised). Additional information: Applicants are referred to the PQP and accompanying procurement documents and to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial contract period is 60 months and there is an option to extend the contract, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 60 months via single or multiple fixed term increments. The estimated values quoted in this notice include allowance for the contract extension.Second stage: up to 7 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Maintenance and Management of Phase 1 land within the security fence and any operationally sensitive slopes or cuttings.Published value£13,748,000

The procurement is for a Contractor to provide the services described in the procurement documents under an amended NEC3 Term Service Contract. The contract award will be for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 5 years via single or multiple fixed term increments.

HS2 Ltd anticipates making one (1) contract award for Lot 3.

For Lot 3, it is envisaged that the one contract award will have an aggregated value of between 9 716 000 GBP and 13 748 000 GBP.

The final value being dependent upon levels of asset transfers and therefore the volume of Maintenance and Management of residual Green Assets. (This range is for the maximum contract term of 10 years - if all extension options are exercised). Additional information: Applicants are referred to the PQP and accompanying procurement documents and to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.

Delivery: UK
Extensions: The initial contract period is 60 months and there is an option to extend the contract, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 60 months via single or multiple fixed term increments. The estimated values quoted in this notice include allowance for the contract extension.Second stage: up to 3 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Abandoned - Maintenance and Management of Phase 1 Area NorthCancelledLot estimate not published

The procurement was for a Contractor to provide the services described in the procurement documents under an amended NEC3 Term Service Contract. The contract Award would have been for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 5 years via single or multiple fixed term increments.

Delivery: UK
Lot #5Abandoned - Maintenance and Management of Phase 1 Area Central / SouthCancelledLot estimate not published

The procurement was for a Contractor to provide the services described in the procurement documents under an amended NEC3 Term Service Contract. The contract Award would have been for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 5 years via single or multiple fixed term increments.

Delivery: UK
Lot #6Abandoned - Maintenance and Management of Phase 1 land within the security fence and any operationally sensitive slopes or cuttings.CancelledLot estimate not published

The procurement was for a Contractor to provide the services described in the procurement documents under an amended NEC3 Term Service Contract. The contract Award would have been for an initial period of 5 years with the option to extend, at HS2 Ltd's sole discretion, for up to a further 5 years via single or multiple fixed term increments.

Delivery: UK

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
Lot distribution rule: Applicants are invited to express an interest in providing the Services for any or all of the three Lots, however, any shortlisted Applicants subsequently tendering for both Lots 1 and 2, will be restricted to receiving a maximum of one service allocation within one geographical Lot. No restrictions would stop the same Tenderer winning Lot 3, plus one of the service allocations in Lots 1 or 2.
Conditions of participation3
  • Suitability

    Applicants are referred to the PQP and PQQ for information about conditions for participation

  • Economic & financial standing

    Applicants are referred to the PQP and PQQ for information about HS2 Ltd's requirements and minimum standards in relation to economic and financial standing.

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

  • Technical & professional ability

    Applicants are referred to the PQP and PQQ for information about HS2 Ltd's requirements and minimum standards in relation to technical and professional ability.

    Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

Legal form for consortia
HS2 Ltd will accept expressions of interest and tenders from single entities or consortia. HS2 Ltd does not require those consortia who intend to form a single legal entity to do so at the PQQ stage. HS2 Ltd will consider contracting with a consortium, providing always that the participants in any consortium are jointly and severally liable for all of the obligations of the Contractor under the Contract.
Shortlisting
Applicants are referred to the PQP and PQQ for information about HS2 Ltd's objectives rules and participation.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
9 Jan 2024, 15:36 GMT
Last source update
22 Dec 2025, 15:21 GMT
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-085493
Classification (CPV)
Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural servicesCar park cleaning servicesEnvironmental auditingEnvironmental managementEnvironmental protectionEnvironmental servicesHorticultural servicesLand management servicesLandscaping work
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-042bbf Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Further details will be provided in the ITT. Applicants are referred to the PQP and accompanying procurement documents for relevant information available at this Contract Notice and PQQ stage.

Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

As set out in the procurement documents

Review and risk notes
Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

HS2 Ltd will incorporate a minimum of 10 (ten) calendar day standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract and the reasons for the decision will be communicated to Tenderers.

Publisher note: HS2 is currently undergoing a programme review to reset the HS2 project (the “Reset”). A decision has been made to abandon the GAM&M procurement due to the revised timings of the programme.

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
27 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Deposits and guarantees

HS2 Ltd reserves the right to require guarantees, bonds, collateral warranties (including the grant of step-in rights to Subcontracts) and other forms of security as appropriate to be specified in the procurement documents to be made available at ITT stage. Applicants are referred to the PQP for relevant information available at this Contract Notice and PQQ stage.

Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

27 Feb 2024 → 22 Dec 2025 · 3 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    27 Feb 2024, 12:00 GMT
  2. Invitations to tender expected
    3 Sept 2024, 00:00 BST
  3. Notice published308 days ago
    22 Dec 2025, 15:21 GMT

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Dec 2025
  1. Status changed to complete
    22 Dec 2025, 15:21 GMT
  2. Buyer details updated
    22 Dec 2025, 15:21 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1

1 further award records carry no date or value.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

HS2

Contracting authorityPublic bodyRailway services High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd, Two Snowhill, Queensway, Birmingham, UK, B4 6GAContact email, phone

Consortium members and other public bodies

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtReview body London
  • High Court of England and WalesReview body London

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.