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High Speed 2 Ltd<\/a>, which is a non-departmental public body that is wholly funded by the UK Government\u2019s Department for Transport (DfT) and oversees the HS2 rail project, has signed a \u00a399.6m deal (\u00a380.5m in public funding) with Hitachi and Telent to design and deploy telecommunications services across the new rail network, including passenger voice and broadband connectivity.<\/p>\n

The contract itself, which is expected to run for thirteen and a half years, will see Hitachi and Telent (Joint Venture<\/strong>) become “responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning<\/em>” of a range of telecommunications platforms (Ethernet, WiFi<\/a>, ESN and mobile cellular etc.), before later acting as the “interim operator<\/em>” until the works can be handed over to a “long-term operating partner<\/em>“.<\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> The HS2 railway is currently expected to open gradually between 2029 and 2033, although its route has been somewhat scaled-back due to cost overruns (i.e. it now only runs between London and the West Midlands). New fibre optic cabling will also run alongside the railway.<\/div>\n

The deal is focused on the operational needs of HS2 but will also cover “passenger communication systems<\/em>“, which includes infrastructure that can be used to support the provision of “voice and data mobile communications<\/em>” (4G<\/a>, 5G<\/a> etc.) for HS2 “users in stations and on the trains<\/em>“. This includes adding full support for the 4G<\/a> based Emergency Services Network<\/strong> (ESN).<\/p>\n

This is of course subject to Hitachi and Telent being able to reach commercial agreements with the UK’s primary mobile operators, such as EE<\/a>, O2<\/a>, Three UK<\/a> and Vodafone<\/a> (although Voda and Three will be one entity by the time this all comes to pass). More info. can be found on Public Technology<\/a>‘s page.<\/p>\n

UPDATE 18th Feb 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

We’ve added the official contract description below for context.<\/p>\n

Description of the procurement<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Third-Party Telecommunications Systems are to be procured as a single package, with two contracts, formed of Design & Build and Interim Operator elements.<\/p>\n

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:<\/p>\n

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);<\/p>\n

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;<\/p>\n

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<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The Contracts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Design & Build Contract:<\/strong> A contract for the design and build based on the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (April 2013) Pricing Option C (Target Price with an Activity Schedule), will be used with suitable HS2 Ltd amendments and choice of optional X and Z clauses.<\/p>\n

Interim Operator Contract:<\/strong> A contract for maintenance and interim operational services based on the NEC3 Term Service Contract (April 2013) Pricing Option A (Priced Contract with price list) with suitable HS2 Ltd amendments including a choice of optional X and Z clauses.<\/p>\n

Upon completion the works will be handed over to a long-term Operating Partner. The Operating Partner will operate and maintain the systems and to provide MNO, ESN and SDN services by the start of full HS2 passenger services. The Operating Partner contract is out of scope of this procurement.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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