How to win: HS2 Overhead Catenary System (OCS) Switches & Disconnectors

About this contract

As part of the HS2 Overhead Catenary System (OCS) works, Colas Rail is seeking suitably experienced manufacturers to supply Switches and Disconnectors for incorporation within the V360 OCS system to be deployed on HS2. The opportunity involves the provision of switches and disconnectors that meet the applicable technical, operational, safety, quality and performance requirements of the V360 design range and HS2 project requirements. Additional information: Suppliers to submit their tender proposal by the tender deadline of Wednesday 16 September 2026 by email to [email protected]. If you have any questions, please send them to [email protected] and we shall endeavour to respond to them at the earliest.

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — Colas Rail Limited scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
• ✓At £1,000,000, expect quality and social value to carry a large share of the score — price alone rarely wins goods work.
• ✓Show recent, comparable delivery: name similar goods contracts you've delivered for public bodies, with measurable outcomes.
• ✓Start early: it closes 2 September 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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