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AwardedAwarded 21 October 2026

High Speed OCS Design, Construction, Testing & Commissioning Approved Body Engagement

Colas Rail Limited · Public body

In brief

Colas Rail Limited awarded architecture and engineering work to Certifer UK on 21 October 2026.

The notice gives a value of £250,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, starting 13 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Colas Rail are looking to engage with an Approved Body to support with obtaining UK declaration of conformity for its Interoperability Constituents (ICs) relating to specific elements of first principle Overhead Catenary System (OCS) design elements and to provide re-certification of the existing TSI compliant system design to NTSN in support of its OCS Design, Construction, Testing & Commissioning activities on behalf of HS2. Additional information: The services shall be delivered in accordance with Colas Rail CR2 Professional Services Agreement Terms & Conditions, including applicable HS2-specific provisions; copies will be issued to shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers to submit their tender proposal by the tender deadline of Wednesday 17 June 2026 by email to tr.procurement@colasrail.com. If you have any questions, please send them to tr.procurement@colasrail.com and we shall endeavour to respond to them at the earliest.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Certifer UK—
Awarded 21 October 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract award notice · notice 8bc4f3ac-120c-4e3e-ab6c-8dc567ff8974-920735

About the buyer

Colas Rail LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

2

Awards

2

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  • Certifer UK1 contract
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From notice 8bc4f3ac-120c-4e3e-ab6c-8dc567ff8974-920735 on Contracts Finder, first published 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.