Tender

P9 Uninterrupted Power Supply System and Associated Cubicles - HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

COSTAIN GROUP PLC

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Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 08:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Costain Group PLC has issued a tender for Package 9 of the HS2 project, focusing on the supply of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems and associated cubicles. This opportunity falls under the industry category of 'Cubicles' and 'Power supply accessories' (CPV codes: 44211200 and 30237280). The procurement process is currently at the 'tender' stage, with the tender period closing on 14 October 2025 at 12:00 PM. The project spans several regions, including the West Midlands, London, and the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract duration is expected to run from 31 May 2027 to 30 November 2027, with an estimated contract value ranging from £5 million to £10 million. Business users are encouraged to explore innovative solutions that enhance health and safety, installation and commissioning efficiency, cost and quality assurance, and carbon efficiency.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies experienced in supplying UPS systems and related infrastructure to engage with the high-speed rail sector, particularly with HS2, one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects. Businesses with capabilities in providing cost-effective, quality-driven solutions, especially those that can contribute to whole life cost savings and carbon efficiency, stand to benefit significantly. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs and VCSEs, companies that can demonstrate robust scale and the internal capability to meet the project's demands are likely to find participation advantageous. This tender offers a platform for leveraging expertise in power supply systems, potentially leading to further contracts within the HS2 project and setting a precedent in substantial infrastructure developments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P9 Uninterrupted Power Supply System and Associated Cubicles - 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 9 for the UPS and associated cubicles scope for contract HRS02 consists of supply of UPS systems and the associated batteries and cubicles for the open route sections of the railway, the route being circa 180 km in length, inclusive of; -UPS System -Batteries for UPS System -UPS and Battery Cubicles -Factory Acceptance Testing Costain require a supplier for supply only of the UPS and associated batteries and cubicles. Costain and HS2 are looking for innovative and smart solutions that provide benefits in the following key areas; -Health & Safety -Programme - Installation and commissioning efficiency -Cost -Quality and Assurance efficiency -Whole life cost -Carbon efficiency The scope of design and supply will include the following; -Supply of UPS System -Supply of Batteries for UPS System -Supply of UPS and Battery Cubicles -Provision of samples and mock ups -Factory Acceptance Testing 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0fa8b2-f57d-4db5-997c-871f8391f27e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30237280 - Power supply accessories

44211200 - Cubicles

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
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2027 - 30 Nov 2027 6-12 months
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
David Smith
Contact Email
david.smith3@workingwithcostain.com
Contact Phone
+447921243727

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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