Tender

P1 Brackets and Cable Management System - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

COSTAIN GROUP PLC

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25 Sep 2025 at 10:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Costain Group PLC is currently inviting tenders for the "P1 Brackets and Cable Management System" project, part of the HRS02 contract for the HS2 high-speed railway service connecting London and Birmingham. This procurement falls under the industry categories of overhead cable carriers, cable conduits, and cable ducts and involves the design and supply of bracketry and cable management systems along the railway's 180km route. The procurement process is in the tender stage with key regions being the West Midlands, London, and the South East of the UK. The tender period ends on 9th October 2025, with the project value estimated between £5 million and £10 million. The contract is slated to commence on 31st May 2026 and conclude on 7th July 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those skilled in innovative design and supply of mechanical and electrical support systems, to contribute to a major infrastructure project. Companies with expertise in health and safety, cost efficiency, quality assurance, and sustainability will find this bid suits their capabilities. It is well-suited for SMEs looking to scale through involvement in an ambitious venture like HS2, given the project's extensive reach and its focus on long-term value and carbon efficiency. Businesses should evaluate their capacity to meet the contract's technical requirements and provide innovative solutions that enhance the project's safety and efficiency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P1 Brackets and Cable Management System - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

Notice Description

P1 Brackets and Cable Management System - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E Scope/ What Will Be Required 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 1 Brackets and Cable Management system scope associated to contract HRS02 consists of brackets and cable management systems for the route of the railway, the route being circa 180km in length, inclusive of; -Tunnel Bracketry and associated fixings -Cross Passage Bracketry and associated fixings -Ladder Rack and Associated fixings -Cable Tray and associated fixings -Trunking and associated fixings Costain require a supplier to design and supply only of the bracket and cable management system. 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 activities -Cost -Quality and Assurance Efficiency -Whole Life Cost -Carbon Efficiency All the innovation and design development must be accompanied with a rigorous approach that the technical requirements are met. Including testing where necessary. The scope of design and supply will include the following: -Support to Costain's design partner through concept and detailed design -Bracketry and Containment testing (Fatigue and Fire) -Supply of bracketry and cable management system products and the associated fixings -Provision of samples and mock ups 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 able to carry out the intended scope of works prior to completing the expression of interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14d7f770-fbb3-4dde-aa6e-60e8231fdf81
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/307f28fa-b1c9-425f-abf7-8d0534b884a3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

31682410 - Overhead cable carriers

44322100 - Cable conduits

44322300 - Cable ducts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 7 Jul 2028 2-3 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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