Tender

P26 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Management Consultancy - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

COSTAIN GROUP PLC

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 11:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process outlined involves the Costain Group PLC acting as the buying organisation, seeking expertise in Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Management Consultancy for the HS2 high-speed railway project, connecting London to Birmingham. The tender, titled "P26 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Management Consultancy - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E" falls under the industry category of electronic, electromechanical, and electrotechnical supplies. This opportunity covers locations including West Midlands, London, and South East England, with key dates noted for the tender period ending on 9th January 2026, and the contract period from 14th August 2026 to 1st February 2027. Currently, the procurement is at the tender stage, calling for interested parties to submit proposals.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in EMC management within the services category. The total contract value ranges up to £250,000, making it an attractive prospect for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to their suitability. The consultancy will involve crucial roles such as ensuring EMC compliance during the design, construction, testing, and commissioning stages, which are vital in integrating electrical systems safely and effectively within one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. Companies with strong capabilities in managing interoperability and safety standards in complex environments will find this opportunity well suited to their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P26 Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Management Consultancy - 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. The project requires all electronic and electrical plant, (including systems sub-systems and components) forming part of the railway to be designed and installed to operate, be electrically safe and compatible with other HS2 plant, as well as being compatible with plant from outside the HS2 environment or plant provided by third parties. The project will adhere to established industry approaches, standards, and legal requirements, including the application of BS EN 50121 for EMC and the adoption of BS EN 50122 and BS7671 for electrical safety and E&B. Package P26 refers to the Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Management Consultancy. The EMC Management Consultant will lead the Contractor's electrical system compatibility activities during design, construction, testing and commissioning to ensure that relevant electrical system requirements are met. This includes * provision of documentation in respect of these activities; * compliance with the requirements of the Hs2 EMC strategies and procedures, or guidance documents * attendance at relevant meetings including HAZID/HAZOP workshops and interdisciplinary or system-level reviews * provision of support and assistance to the Contractor, Hs2 Project Manager, Employer and Others as necessary to enable HS2 to obtain regulatory approval and authorisation; and * provision of support and assistance to the Contractor, Hs2 Project Manager, Employer as necessary to define interfaces between the works and the works of the other Railway Systems Contractors and Others. The EMC Management Consultant will be appointed to manage how the project will govern all EMC requirements associated with the works. This is to ensure EMC obligations are met with evidences. Responsibilities will include ensuring the safe and reliable operation of all permanent equipment within the environment ensuring no adverse interference to other systems and equipment. Further to this it is to ensure compliance with the relevant legal EMC requirements, industrial EMC standards and any specific Hs2 requirements. The EMC Management Consultant will ensure that the design and installation of the EMC arrangements associated with the works satisfy the EMC requirements, ensuring the safety of persons, including from electro-magnetic fields (EMF) in accordance with the EMF Directive 2013/35/EU.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c989df6-0e09-4d5f-a741-6fd001e905dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc39dc6-412c-4c7b-aef7-37c52ac10de2
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 1 Feb 2027 1-6 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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