Tender

P24 Acoustic Testing - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

COSTAIN GROUP PLC

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Tender

02 Dec 2025 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services has been initiated by Costain Group PLC, headquartered in London. This tender, titled "P24 Acoustic Testing - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E", is particularly relevant to businesses within the acoustic testing industry. The project, part of the HS2 high-speed railway expansion connecting London to Birmingham, requires a supplier for the design and execution of acoustic testing at various key locations along the route, including tunnels and external areas. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with potential suppliers needing to submit their expressions of interest by the deadline on 15th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 4th May 2026 and continue until 31st December 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in acoustic testing and consultancy, particularly those with innovative approaches to health and safety, cost efficiency, and carbon reduction. The scope includes factory acceptance testing, noise analysis, commissioning support, and more, requiring firms with expertise in sound insulation and acoustics. Given the expansive scale of the HS2 project, suppliers need to evaluate their capabilities to deliver within the context of such a large infrastructure scheme. While not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, all companies with the requisite industry experience and capability could benefit from engaging with this prominent project, which spans key UK regions including West Midlands, London, and South East.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P24 Acoustic Testing - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

Notice Description

Costain have been appointed to deliver contract HRS02, the Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical services for HS2 ltd. A high-speed railway project that connects London to Birmingham with plans to extend in the future. Package 24 Acoustic Testing scope for contract HRS02 consists of acoustic testing within the tunnels, portal buildings, headhouses and surrounding areas of the railway, the route being circa 180 km in length, inclusive of; - Factory Acceptance Testing of Ventilation Equipment Acoustic Testing - In Tunnel Acoustic Testing - External Ambient Acoustic Testing - Equipment Room Acoustic Testing Costain require a supplier for design and execution only of the acoustic testing. Costain and HS2 are looking for innovative and smart solutions that provide benefits in the following key areas; - Health and Safety - Programme - Installation and commissioning efficiency - Cost - Quality and Assurance efficiency - Whole life cost - Carbon efficiency All the innovation and design development must be accompanied with a rigorous approach to ensuring that the technical requirements are met. Including testing, where necessary. The scope of the design and supply will include the following; - Support to Costain's design partner through concept and detailed design - Noise analysis, modelling and calculations - Testing of products and arrangements - Commissioning support, as required Full details of the scope and specifications will be provided to the successfully shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers should be aware of the scale of the HS2 project and are to assess their internal capabilities to be able to carry out the intended scope of works prior to completing the expression of interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-086001c9-8923-4102-ae04-0db2f2aea4a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521de0eb-488f-4bb3-9512-0ee485612fe0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COSTAIN GROUP PLC
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3A 8BE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Aldgate
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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