HS2 Ltd. has started the process to identify a specialist contractor to deliver HS2 platform edge doors for the new high speed railway’s Old Oak Common and Interchange stations.
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 framework agreement and call-off contracts, including maintenance and optional extra scope for Manchester Airport station, could be worth up to GBP 93 million (EUR 107.57 million), 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.
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.
The HS2 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.
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