Official UK procurement notice
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, Phase One Stations - Framework Agreement for HS2 Customer Information & Signage
Authority: High Speed Two (HS2) Limited (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThis procurement is to establish a single-supplier Framework Agreement for Customer Information & Signage (CI&S) for the family of station elements that provide digital and fixed (non-digital) signage and customer information relating to wayshowing, train departures and arrivals information, customer assistance and emergency signage. These elements will be designed and installed throughout the HS2 Phase One Stations to provide customer information in a clear and consistent way to enhance the safety and efficiency of millions of customer journeys and reflect the core values of the HS2 design vision across the entire network. 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.
The vision for the CI&S products is for a family of integrated products combining typeface, graphics, and product design, with a focus on customer experience. The vision is to ensure that the products support the HS2 wayshowing strategy, contribute to the positive experience of customers, strengthen the identity of the HS2 Phase One Stations and provide passengers with a safe, stress free and accessible journey.
The CI&S components included in the scope of the Framework Agreement will comprise of the following:
- Fixed Signage,
- Digital CIS Screens,
- Assistance Points,
- Dynamic signage and Emergency Do Not Enter.
CPV: Illuminated signs and nameplates · Permanent message signs · Prototyping services · Signage · Signs and illuminated signs · Signs and related items · Variable message signs
How this framework works
From the published notice- Places
- up to 1 suppliers
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1This procurement is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement to prototype…Published value£24,302,895
This procurement is to establish a single supplier Framework Agreement to prototype and supply Customer Information and Signage (CI&S) components, primarily for the four new Phase One Stations being built at Euston, Old Oak Common, Birmingham Curzon Street and Interchange.
CI&S includes the family of station elements that provide digital and fixed (non-digital) signage and customer information relating to way showing, train departures and arrivals information, customer assistance and emergency signage. These elements include the fixed signage, digital CIS screens and electronic assistance points products.
Further information on the procurement and on the Scope (Core and Optional Scope), Contracting Bodies and anticipated timing and value of Call-Off Contracts is included in the PQP and accompanying procurement documents. 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.
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
- 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 economic and financial standing.
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 Framework Agreement.
- Shortlisting
- Applicants are referred to the PQP and PQQ for information about HS2 Ltd's rules and criteria for participation.
- “High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, Phase One Stations - Framework Agreement…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 1 suppliers, not a single contract.
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
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 13 Apr 2023, 13:43 BST
- Last source update
- 13 Apr 2023, 13:43 BST
- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-010650- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03be69Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
The main financing conditions, payment mechanism, performance standards and incentive mechanisms for Call-Off Contracts will be described in the procurement documents to be made available at ITT stage, but it is expected that payment arrangements in Call-Off Contracts will incorporate NEC3 Professional Services Contract (PSC) Option E (time-based contract) intended for the delivery of the Prototyping services and NEC3 Supply Contract (SC) with an option to call off Engineering Services intended for the appointment of supply and optional installation services. Applicants are referred to the PQP and accompanying procurement documents for relevant information available at this Contract Notice stage.
Publisher note: 1) Terms with an initial capital letter used in this Contract Notice, the PQP and the PQQ have the meanings given in PQP Manual, Appendix 4 (Glossary of Terms). 2) To express interest in the Framework Agreement, Applicants must complete the PQQ on the HS2 eSourcing portal strictly in accordance with the submission deadline for PQ Applications stated in the PQP (PQ Application Deadline). Please note that the PQ Application Deadline is a precise time and Applicants should allow sufficient time to upload their PQ Applications. 3) An Applicant may be a single organisation or a Consortium. An Applicant may only submit one PQQ Application. A particular economic operator may not apply as more than one Applicant, whether as a single Applicant or as a Party to one or more Consortia. Applicants should note that this restriction does not apply to Subcontractors. See (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 [email protected] or Telephone +44 8000698630. 5) Contracting Entity: This Contract Notice is published by HS2 Ltd on behalf of itself and the following other entities who will be entitled and may use the Framework Agreement (Contracting Bodies): HS2 Ltd (including any successor to HS2 Ltd assuming HS2 Ltd's functions (in whole or in part) relevant to this Framework Agreement); and/or Phase One Station Contractors, including the future operator(s) of any one or more of the Phase One Stations. 6) II.1.3 Type of contract: HS2 Ltd intends to award one 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. Call-Off Contracts under the Framework Agreement will be awarded as described in the PQP Heads of Terms. 7). II.2.3 Place of performance: Customer Information & Signage are to be installed at Phase One Stations (see PQP Outline Scope document for more information). 8). II1.5 Estimated total value, II.2.6 Estimated value: the given value includes the estimated total of the Core Scope and any Optional Scope (see PQP documents for more information). Further information on the values and HS2 Ltd's assumptions, if any, is included in the Further Package Particulars document. 9) 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.Further information on anticipated timing of Call-Off Contracts is included in the PQP documents (Outline Scope). 10). II.2.10 Information about variants: HS2 Ltd will not accept variants at the ITT stage. 11) 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. 12) 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. 13) 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.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 15 Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 360 days from the deadline
- 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 stage.
Timeline
13 Apr 2023 → 13 Dec 2023 · 3 dates- Notice published13 Apr 2023, 13:43 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown15 Jun 2023, 12:00 BST
- Invitations to tender expected13 Dec 2023
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High CourtMediation bodyReview body
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.