Tender

P5 Lighting and Lighting Controls - HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

COSTAIN GROUP PLC

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Tender

25 Sep 2025 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Costain Group PLC is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "P5 Lighting and Lighting Controls - HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E" contract associated with the HS2 high-speed railway project connecting London and Birmingham. The procurement is in the tender stage and focuses on the supply of lighting and lighting control systems for various sections of the railway, such as tunnels and junctions. This opportunity, classified under the industry category of lighting systems and tunnel lighting, is centred around locations including the West Midlands, London, and the South East of the UK. The tender period ends on 9th October 2025, with a contract period running from 29th May 2026 to 23rd June 2028. The contract value ranges between £2,500,000 and £5,000,000.

This tender offers significant prospects for firms specialising in lighting systems, particularly those focused on innovative and smart solutions that enhance health & safety, cost-efficiency, and carbon reduction. Businesses well-suited to bid could include SMEs that have the capability to design and supply suitable systems for large-scale infrastructure projects. Engagement in this procurement process could lead to increased exposure and new business opportunities, as well as partnerships that may extend beyond this project, offering long-term growth potential. The project specifically seeks suppliers that can work alongside design partners and handle end-to-end processes from design concept to supplying and commissioning lighting equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P5 Lighting and Lighting Controls - HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

Notice Description

Scope/ What Will Be Required 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 5 for the Lighting and Lighting controls scope for contract HRS02 consists of lighting and the lighting controls (inclusive of Active Signage) for the tunnel and open route sections of the railway, the route being circa 180 km in length, inclusive of; -Tunnel Lighting -Junction Lighting -Walkway Lighting -Cross Passage Active Signage -Lighting Controls Equipment Costain require a supplier for design and supply only of the lighting and associated controls package. 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 All the innovation and design development must be accompanied with a rigorous approach to ensuring that the technical requirements are met. Including testing, where necessary. The scope of design and supply will include the following; -Support to Costain's design partner through concept, scheme and detailed design -Lighting analysis and calculations -Testing of products and arrangements -Supply of lighting and lighting controls products and the associated equipment -Provision of samples and mock ups -Commissioning support, as required 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-b5fd17-7300841c-3fed-4290-a71a-e3353aca038f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79293e2d-e10e-4250-8895-3aa7fe395e8d
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

31527260 - Lighting systems

34993100 - Tunnel lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 23 Jun 2028 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
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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