Tender

P21 Logistics - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

COSTAIN GROUP PLC

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Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 11:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Costain Group PLC is currently in the Tender stage for a public procurement contract titled "P21 Logistics - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E," as part of the HS2 high-speed railway project connecting London to Birmingham. This active procurement requires logistics services for Contract HRS02, including the provision of consolidation centres, labour, logistics systems, and transportation across areas in the West Midlands, London, and the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender period concludes on 4th November 2025, with the contract period expected to run from 31st May 2027 to 31st March 2033. The procurement process, valued between £5 million and £10 million, focuses on innovative and efficient solutions within the warehouse management system and transport equipment categories.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in logistics and supply chain solutions. Companies with capabilities in delivering large-scale logistics services, especially with a focus on innovation in health and safety, programme management, cost efficiency, quality assurance, and carbon efficiency, are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to express interest, provided they can meet the rigorous demands of the project on such a significant scale. Engaging in this project could solidify a business's reputation in handling major infrastructure projects and expand its operational footprint across key regions in the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P21 Logistics - 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. Package 21 Logistics scope for contract HRS02 consists of provision of Logistics services to support delivery of the of the railway, the route being circa 180 km in length, inclusive of; -Provision of Consolidation Centre and/ or warehouses -Provision of labour for the logistics support service -Provision of logistics system and/or database -Provision of logistics transportation Costain require a supplier for the logistics service. Costain and HS2 are looking for innovative and smart solutions that provide benefits in the following key areas; -Health and Safety -Programme -Cost -Quality and Assurance efficiency -Whole life cost -Carbon efficiency All the innovation must be accompanied with a rigorous approach to ensuring that the requirements are met. Including testing, where necessary. 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
ocds-b5fd17-4d482c2e-0f66-4bf2-802d-805179d892c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fadbbdd-0bc7-467e-80d5-4d0e5583e409
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42965100 - Warehouse management system

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
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2027 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 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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