Tender

P14 Thermal Insulation- 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

The procurement process initiated by Costain Group PLC seeks suppliers for the "P14 Thermal Insulation- HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E" contract, part of the high-speed railway project HS2 connecting London and Birmingham. This tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date for the expression of interest on the 14th of October, 2025. It encompasses the supply of thermal insulation and trace heating materials to be utilised within the tunnel and lineside areas. Delivery locations include the West Midlands, London, and the South East of the United Kingdom, with an overall value estimated at GBP 500,000. The contract is scheduled to begin in July 2028 and conclude in November 2028, reflecting a forward-planning approach. The primary procurement category is goods, under the CPV code 44111520 for thermal insulating material.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability for participation, by engaging with one of the UK's substantial infrastructure projects. Businesses specialising in thermal insulation manufacturing or supply, particularly those who can offer innovative solutions in health and safety, programme efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality assurance, and carbon efficiency, will find this opportunity particularly well-suited. Engaging in this contract could provide not only short-term financial benefits but also long-term growth prospects through association with a monumental infrastructure endeavour like HS2, offering visibility in the burgeoning UK railway industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P14 Thermal Insulation- 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 14 Thermal Insulation scope for contract HRS02 consists of provision of a thermal insulation for the services within the tunnel and portal sections of the railway, these areas totalling circa 6km in length inclusive of; -Thermal Insulation -Trace Heating cable and controllers Costain require a supplier for supply only of the Thermal Insulation and trace heating. 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 supply will include the following; -Supply of the Thermal Insulation -Supply of Trace Heating, cable and controllers -Provision of samples and mock ups 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-b5fd17-73e75f5f-2ae2-4cc0-97a4-41df6d3d9ed2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6823a45-d444-407a-b574-9d5225eabddf
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

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

CPV Codes

44111520 - Thermal insulating material

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
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
23 Jul 2028 - 30 Nov 2028 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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