Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c11-d8b9-73a6-a125-19f03c377cb5/built-environment-technical-support-contract pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Built Environment Technical Support Contract [High Speed Two (HS2) Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/high-speed-two-hs2-limited) Estimated value £8,000,000 Published 7 Feb 2017 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd - Tender for Built Environment Technical Support Contract via Achilles RISQS system. UPDATE ON PUBLICATION DATE: Live on Achilles 07 FEB 2017 HS2 Ltd will be issuing a Detailed Additional Questions request on the Rail Industry Supplier Qualification System (RISQS) on 07 Feb 2017 for procurement of a Built Environment Technical Support Contract. The requirement is to identify a single party to coordinate a range of high speed rail technical and engineering specialists against each, or both, of two (2) Lots: ### Lot A is 'Architectural Services' and Lot B is 'Civil and Structural Engineering'. Parties interested in tendering for either one or both of the Lots will be required to provide a range of technical specialists across the proposed 4-year term of the contract on a call-off basis, who can supplement the existing HS2 Technical Directorate Built Environment team. Tenderers will need to be registered on Achilles RISQS for the following codes: 04.58.01 Civil Engineering Consultancy - SER 04.58.02 Development and Review of Civil Engineering Standards - SER 04.73.01 Building Consultancy - SER 04.73.02 Development & Review of Building Standards - SER 04.74.18 Design and Architect Services - SER The contract scope includes: Technical reviews of Contractors' and Professional Services Contractors' submissions to HS2 for technical assessment; Architectural Approach Documents, Engineering and Civil Engineering Technical standards; Design evaluation and pro-active commentary on the suitability and effectiveness of built and landscape designs Tenderers will need to provide a range of skills, either from their directly employed workforce or on a sub-contracted basis, including: Structural Engineering; Highway Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Tunnel and Sub-surface Engineering; Drainage Engineering; Flood Engineering, Landscape and Earthworks Design; Stations and Buildings Architecture; Services Engineering; Pedestrian Flow Modellers; Urban Realm Designers; Noise & Vibration and Aerodynamics experts. Parties interested in tendering who are not already registered, need to be registered with Achilles RISQS (see attached link below) in order to participate. Registration with Achilles can take a minimum of 2 weeks so early registration application is advised for those not currently registered. Please also let HS2 Ltd know, via email to of your intention to register if you are not currently so registered, for the above codes. Link: [achilles.co.uk/communities/102-risqs](http://www.achilles.co.uk/communities/102-risqs) Read full description ## CPV classification Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/7f4d7eb0-b903-42ac-8655-b63915313daf) 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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