Case studies
With over 18 years of railway experience, Osirix provides a full technical writing and end-to-end bid production service. We are proud to have worked with some of the world’s biggest clients to deliver projects that deliver real benefits and change railway customers lives for the better.
Case studies
With over 18 years of railway experience, Osirix provides a full technical writing and end-to-end bid production service. We are proud to have worked with some of the world’s biggest clients to deliver projects that deliver real benefits and change railway customers lives for the better
Hitachi Rail UK
The High Speed 2 (HS2) Command and Control (CCS) and Traffic Management (TM) systems will underpin the operation of the HS2 route. It will regulate the automatic operation of the trains on the line, permitting up to 18 trains per hour to operate safely and efficiently, to maximise capacity. It will also interface with conventional rail systems at numerous points on the route, and act as a technological springboard for future route extensions.
Timeframe
June 2022
Investment
£540m
Results
Contract Award due in June 2023.
UK Power Networks & Amey Joint Venture
The High Voltage Non-Traction Power systems will provide power to all High Speed 2 systems, excluding Overhead Line Equipment. It is a fundamental system that will ensure that system availability is maximised and can be easily maintained
Timeframe
June 2022
Investment
£523m
Results
Contract Award due in June 2023
Transport for London Procurement of iBus2 Services
Leonardo UK Limited for Transport for London
The iBus2 Services will support Transport for London and its Operators for all 4,500 bus vehicles across Greater London by providing real time passenger information and vehicle location information to interfacing systems. The iBus2 Services will facilitate service control and emergency response and will integrate with the existing voice radio system, ticketing and performance management systems. The iBus2 Services will also provide the data collection and calculation of the mileage and reliability performance data that enables payments to Operators.
Timeframe
September/November 2021
Investment
~£300m
Results
Contract award due in Spring 2023
Dubai Bus Outsourcing Operations & Maintenance Services
Stagecoach Group for Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai, UAE
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is responsible for planning and providing an integrated transport system in the Emirate of Dubai, and between Dubai and other Emirates of the United Arab Emirates to achieve Dubai’s vision and serving the vital interests of the Emirate. The RTA decided to outsource Operations & Maintenance Services for Dubai Bus to bus operators with an international experience, appropriate strength, expertise and capability in operation of similar services.
Timeframe
April/August, 2021
Investment
Confidential
Results
Submitted on time (currently being evaluated)
High Speed 2 (HS2) Operational Report
West Coast Partnership (WCP) for High Speed 2 Limited
Founded in December 2019, WCP operates express passenger rail services on the West Coast Main Line, between London Euston, the West Midlands, Shropshire, North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester, Carlisle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. In 2026, it will introduce passenger services on the new, £98bn High Speed line between London Euston and Birmingham, following by further line extensions to Manchester and Leeds.
Timeframe
February/July 2020
Investment
N/A – Franchise commitment
Results
Submitted on time
High Speed 2 (HS2) Control, Command, Signalling and Traffic Management systems PQQ
Siemens Rail Infrastructure for High Speed 2 Limited
Project Overview: HS2 required a specialist contractor to deliver a state-of-the-art European Train Control System (ETCS), Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and Traffic Management (TM) systems to control Britain’s high-speed rail services reliably and frequently. The Control, Command, Signalling (CCS) and Traffic Management (TM) Systems contracts will require the winning bidder to deliver the work with a combined value of £540m.
Timeframe
February/July 2020
Investment
£540m
Results
PQQ successful – Siemens now completing ITT
TransPennine Route Upgrade – West of Leeds
Siemens Rail Infrastructure for Network Rail Limited
The TRU programme aims to deliver improvements to connectivity and capacity on the TransPennine route between Manchester Victoria and Selby / York via Huddersfield and Leeds. Its goals include:
- Leeds to Manchester Victoria target journey time of 44 minutes with 1 stop
- York to Manchester Victoria target journey time of 67 minutes with 2 stops
- Capability to operate 8 x 24m vehicles for InterCity services and 6 x 24m maximum for local services
- A performance target of 92%.
Timeframe
July/October 2019
Investment
£317m
Performance
Being evaluated by DfT
Traffic Management Partner
Siemens Rail Infrastructure for Network Rail Limited
Project Overview: The Traffic Management Partner tender represented the onboard element of the East Coast Digital Programme (EDCP), with tenderers required to team up with suppliers from the start to design, develop and deploy the European Train Control System (ETCS) technology and transform the East Coast Main Line into the first fully digital railway in the UK.
Timeframe
April/July 2019
Investment
£180m
Results
Successful bidder
Major Signalling Framework for Control Period 6
Siemens Rail Infrastructure for Network Rail Limited
The UK-wide, Major Signalling Framework is collectively worth £2.4bn throughout Control Period 6 (2019-2024), with a possible two-year extension between 2024-26 up to £3.6bn. The contracts were designed to boost the reliability of assets, decrease railway delays and increase network capacity across the UK.
Timeframe
January 2019/July 2019
Investment
£960m
Performance
Successful bidder for two lots
East Coast Train Control Partner
Siemens Rail Infrastructure for Network Rail Limited
Project Overview: The East Coast Digital Programme (ECDP) is a cross-industry initiative that will help transform the performance of the East Coast Main Line, one of the busiest and most important economic routes in the UK. Comprising of three contracts valued at around £1.1bn, the first stage of the East Coast Digital Programme is intended to lay the foundations for a wider roll-out of cab signalling across the network.
Timeframe
October 2018/April 2019
Investment
£1.1bn
Results
Successful bidder
East Midlands Franchise Bid
Arriva Plc for Department for Transport
The East Midlands franchise includes commuter services from London St Pancras to Corby, as well as intercity services from London St Pancras along the Midland Main Line to Nottingham and Sheffield, also serving Lincoln, Leeds and York. It also includes local East Midlands services and inter-regional, Express services to Liverpool and Norwich.
Timeframe
May/September 2018
Investment
Confidential
Results
Bid submitted on time
South Eastern Franchise Bid
Go Ahead Group for Department for Transport
The South Eastern Franchise operates passenger rail services in South East England and it is the key operator of commuter and regional services in South East London and Kent.
Timeframe
August 2017/February 2018
Investment
Confidential
Results
Bid submitted on time
West Midlands Franchise Bid
Abellio Group for Department for Transport
The West Midlands Franchise operates semi-express and express passenger services between London and the Midlands on the West Coast Main Line, along with regional services serving the West Midlands region. It also operates the Abbey Line and Marston Vale Line in the Home Counties, and the Cross-City Line in Birmingham.
Timeframe
May/November 2016
Investment
£985m
Results
Successful bidder
Wales and Borders PQQ
Abellio Group for Transport for Wales
The Wales & Borders franchise covers the majority of rail services in Wales, with some services in the bordering English regions and counties, notably North West England, the West Midlands, and Gloucestershire, with services operated to Birmingham New Street, Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly.
Timeframe
July/September 2016
Investment
Confidential
Results
Successful, submitted ITT
Euston Over Site Development PQQ
Lendlease for High Speed 2 (HS2) Limited
Approach
- Acted as lead writer and project manager for the sole responsibility of 15 written responses, covering safety, cost management, project risk, delivery, partnerships and funding
- Collated all written content and transformed into written text that met PQQ requirements
- Researched and collated case studies from across the business
- Created all document templates in line with PQQ requirements
Timeframe
April/May 2016
Investment
£4bn
Results
Submitted on time, successful bidder for ITT
Manchester Metrolink Operations Bid
Keolis Group for Greater Manchester Transport Authority
Manchester Metrolink is a tram/light rail system in Greater Manchester, UK. The network has 99 stops along 105 km of standard-gauge track, making it the most extensive light rail system in the UK. The network consists of eight lines which radiate from Manchester city centre to termini at Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bury, East Didsbury, Eccles, Manchester Airport, Rochdale and Trafford Centre. It consists of a mixture of on-street track shared with other traffic; reserved track sections, segregated from other traffic, and converted former railway lines.
Timeframe
January/May 2016
Investment
Confidential
Results
Successful bidder
Passport PQQ
Abellio Group for Department for Transport
The Passport PQQ was a new streamlined process that made it easier for bidders to tender for rail franchise contracts in the UK. Once added to the approved supplier list, bidders were able to submit streamlined Expressions of Interest for up to four years.
Timeframe
October/November 2015
Investment
N/A
Results
Successfully joined framework
Oman Railways Operations and Management Bid
Freightliner Group for Oman Rail (Ministry of Transport and Communications)
The Oman Rail is a government funded company which has planned large scale infrastructure projects including the development of a railway network for mixed freight and passenger operations with future plans for building a high speed rail network. The planned Oman Rail Project will span over 2,135 km and will connect Oman’s major ports and industrial areas with the country’s mineral deposits and oil reserves. In addition, the rail connects Oman to the region through the GCC rail network.
Timeframe
August/October 2015
Investment
Confidential
Results
Submitted on time
List | Case studies
High Speed 2
Control, Command, Signalling and Traffic Management systems PQQ
TransPennine Route Upgrade
West of Leeds