The new contract opportunity is for a framework agreement which covers the platform barrier and automatic doors along the edge of the platforms. These will line up with the train doors – similar to those used at London’s new Elizabeth Line stations.
The platform edge doors improve safety for passengers on the platform while boarding, support operators in managing safe train dispatch and improve accessibility, wayfinding and comfort across the whole user population.
HS2 will improve rail links between London, Birmingham and the north, help level-up the economy and provide a zero carbon alternative to car and air travel. Construction is now ramping up across the UK with almost 30,000 jobs now supported by the project.
Four major stations will be built on the first phase of the project between London and Birmingham – allowing passengers to interchange with links to local transport as well as connections to Heathrow and Birmingham airports.
Platform edge doors will be provided at Old Oak Common station, in west London, and Interchange station, near Birmingham Airport. The framework agreement will also have an option to supply the same system for the proposed Manchester Airport station in Phase 2b leg from Birmingham to Manchester.
Andrew Cubitt, HS2 Ltd’s Procurement Director, said:
“Once complete, HS2 will transform journeys across the UK, help to boost the economy and support the UK’s transition to net zero. Platform edge doors will help improve safety and enhance the customer experience at Old Oak Common and Interchange stations.
“I look forward to seeing who comes forward and working with the team to ensure we are able to deliver the best quality and value for the project.”
The framework agreement and call-off contracts – including maintenance and optional extra scope for Manchester Airport station – could be worth up to £93m, with the framework agreement and first call-off contract expected to be awarded in early 2025.
The successful bidder will work with HS2 Ltd to finalise the design for the platform edge doors and will work in collaboration with the stations and systems contractors during design, installation, test and commissioning as well as providing ongoing support and maintenance.
Interested parties can find more information on HS2 Ltd’s dedicated e-sourcing portal: https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/index.html
