Railway Systems Procurement for the HS2 Project Third Party Telecommunications Systems
Third-Party Telecommunications Systems are to be procured as a single package, with two contracts, formed of Design & Build and Interim Operator elements.
The Third-Party Telecommunications Contractor will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning and interim operation of the Third-Party Telecommunication systems, this includes: Passenger communication systems: Radio Access Network infrastructure to support the provision of voice and data mobile communications for HS2 users in stations and on the trains throughout the HS2 estate.
This will require engagement and management of commercial arrangements with Mobile Network Operators (MNOs); Emergency Services Network: (ESN) (tunnels and stations): Radio Access Network infrastructure to support coverage in stations, tunnels, depots and line of route to facilitate mobile communications for emergency response…
What the supplier must deliver
The Third-Party Telecommunications Contractor will be responsible
The Third-Party Telecommunications Contractor will be responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning and interim operation of the Third-Party Telecommunication systems, this includes:.
Passenger communication systems: Radio Access Network infrastructure
Passenger communication systems: Radio Access Network infrastructure to support the provision of voice and data mobile communications for HS2 users in stations and on the trains throughout the HS2 estate.
Emergency Services Network: (ESN) (tunnels and stations)
Emergency Services Network: (ESN) (tunnels and stations): Radio Access Network infrastructure to support coverage in stations, tunnels, depots and line of route to facilitate mobile communications for emergency response operations.
Station Data Network (SDN): fixed and mobile
Station Data Network (SDN): fixed and mobile communications including Distributed Antenna System (DAS) communication network to support both operational and public connectivity within all HS2 stations.
Interim operations: during trial operations, a separate
Interim operations: during trial operations, a separate contract will be awarded to the Third Party Telecommunications Contractor (Interim Operator) to operate and maintain the Third Party Telecommunication systems including provision of MNO, ESN and SDN services during trial operations.
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- OCID
- ocds-h6vhtk-02bf25
- Stage
- award · Awarded
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Buyer ref
- 005198-2025
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