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HS2 Limited Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems

HS2

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Award

30 Jan 2025 at 13:40

Tender

26 Jun 2020 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by HS2 for the "HS2 Limited Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems" project has reached the award stage. This extensive undertaking, which involves the design, supply, installation, testing, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems for tunnels and open routes, has been awarded to Costain Limited. Key dates include the tender end date of 28 November 2023 and the contract period from 3 February 2025 to 26 August 2032, covering locations in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The industry category is primarily focused on electrical machinery and consumables, with a contract value of GBP 408,545,165.87, under a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mechanical and electrical engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in tunnel ventilation, electrical distribution, and related subsystems. Companies familiar with high-value, complex infrastructure projects, especially those capable of providing long-term maintenance and support services, would be well-suited to compete. In addition to large-scale enterprises such as Costain Limited, specialist suppliers and original equipment manufacturers will find valuable partnerships and sub-contracting opportunities within this comprehensive project.

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Notice Title

HS2 Limited Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems

Notice Description

The procurement relates to Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) works for the HS2 Project and HS2 Ltd is awarding the contract for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning, and maintenance of the M&E systems in open route (remote from the rail systems compounds) and tunnels, including tunnel and portal shafts, portal buildings and cross-passages. The scope of this procurement comprises a number of separate and distinct systems, which are categories under the mechanical and electrical discipline listed below: 1) Tunnel ventilation system -This will include the delivery of the permanent and construction tunnel ventilation system using predominantly large axial fans in shafts (within long tunnels) and jet fans in the shorter tunnels to provide a tenable environment within the tunnels. 2) M&E Subsystems - The purpose of the M&E Tunnel and Open Route Systems is to provide some of the rail systems with power supplies and monitoring. The M&E systems include the following tunnel services; active and passive fire safety provisions, cross passage services, cross passage doors, cable management systems, tunnel lighting, low voltage (LV) distribution, longitudinal handrails, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and remote monitoring of equipment in shafts and key equipment in the wayside, passive provision for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The Open Route Systems include points heating and junction lighting. 3) The Cross Package Doors (CPD) Contract will be novated into this contract. The contractor will be required to work with HS2 Ltd to procure future maintenance or technical support from original equipment manufacturers and specialist suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3675aa44-cbdd-4d64-94c8-fb28b8cc1b8f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bda0bafa-1da4-4ac3-88b8-f32f05d6946c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31214000 - Switchgear

31321300 - High-voltage cable

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

34993100 - Tunnel lighting

39717100 - Fans

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71320000 - Engineering design services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£408,545,165 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£408,545,165 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 26 Aug 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
scc@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079446392

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COSTAIN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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