Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bb1-350e-71c0-9612-d42dea30a8b1/railway-systems-procurement-for-the-hs2-project-third-party-telecommunications-s awarded GB restricted procedure # Railway Systems Procurement for the HS2 Project Third Party Telecommunications Systems [HS2](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hs2) Estimated value £81,000,000 Published 14 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 10 Aug 2021 ## About this tender 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 operations. This will include engagement and management of commercial arrangements with the ESN radio access network provider, on behalf of HS2 and or/ the Home Office; 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. This will include transmission services (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, ESN and mobile cellular) to station operational systems, retail systems, customer information, customer communication and business systems; and 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Construction and ancillary works for telephone and communication lines Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment Transmission apparatus for radiotelephony, radiotelegraphy, radio broadcasting and television Networks Telecommunications network Telecommunications equipment and supplies Telecommunications system Railway equipment Surveillance and security systems and devices Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork Ancillary works for telecommunications Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-02bf25-2025-02-14T15:17:03Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-02bf25-2025-02-14T15:17:03Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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