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HS2 OCS - Occupational Health Services (OHS)

COLAS RAIL LIMITED

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29 Jul 2026 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process initiated by Colas Rail Limited involves the provision of occupational health services for the HS2 OCS project. This tender, titled "HS2 OCS - Occupational Health Services (OHS)," falls under the industry category of health and safety services, specifically targeting physiotherapy services. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 17 August 2026. The project seeks to deliver services across various locations, including the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions. The contract period will begin on 1 September 2026 and extend through 31 March 2029, offering an estimated contract value of £150,000.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in occupational health services, particularly those proficient in health safety consultancy and services provided by nurses. Given the requirement for SEQOHS-accredited suppliers or those with equivalent independent audits, companies with these credentials will find themselves well-suited to compete. Furthermore, the tender is open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thereby encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate and leverage this opportunity for business growth, especially those who are equipped with experienced clinical occupational health professionals. The framework provided by Colas Rail's professional services agreement terms ensures a structured engagement with stringent quality controls, making it an attractive prospect for businesses aiming to expand their service portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HS2 OCS - Occupational Health Services (OHS)

Notice Description

The occupational health specialist will be involved in the design stage to promote awareness and ensure occupational health risks are identified and eliminated/controlled during the design stage. Scope includes: 1) Occupational Health Service (OHS) provision for all Colas Rail's Staff Providing the Works. The OHS is accredited by the Safe Effective Quality Occupational Health Service (SEQOHS), or independently audited, as agreed with the Project Manager, where accreditation by SEQOHS is not possible; 2) The Supplier provides a suitably qualified and experienced clinical occupational health professional in accordance with below list (point 3), to provide oversight and co-ordination of the OHS provision. The Supplier submits the name, relevant qualifications and experience of the proposed clinical occupational health professional to the Project Manager for acceptance. 3) Clinical and support staff meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the OHS Scope document. 4) The Supplier ensures a suitably qualified occupational clinical health professional attends and participates in a Health Leadership Forum (HLF). Please refer to "Occupational Health Services Scope" document for full details. Additional information: The services shall be delivered in accordance with Colas Rail CR2 Professional Services Agreement Terms & Conditions, including applicable HS2-specific provisions; copies will be issued to shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers to submit their tender proposal by the tender deadline of Monday 17 August 2026 by email to tr.procurement@colasrail.com. If you have any questions, please send them to tr.procurement@colasrail.com and we shall endeavour to respond to them at the earliest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d1297e5-2dee-43d6-81de-167b31ab76dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ecda15c-da2a-4baa-b281-cd5be6ea7af7
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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

45215100 - Construction work for buildings relating to health

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

85142100 - Physiotherapy services

85142300 - Hygiene services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
COLAS RAIL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0EX
Post Town
South West 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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