Tender

P16 Tunnel Ventilation Attenuators

COSTAIN GROUP PLC

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Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the project titled "P16 Tunnel Ventilation Attenuators" is managed by Costain Group PLC, in collaboration with HS2 Ltd, a high-speed railway project connecting London to Birmingham. The industry category is centred on goods specifically related to ventilation ducting and equipment. The key geographic locations for this procurement are the West Midlands, London, and the South East of the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, this procurement invites expressions of interest until 29th October 2025, with contracts scheduled to commence on 28th February 2027 and conclude on 29th February 2028. The procurement seeks innovative solutions contributing to health and safety, cost-effectiveness, quality, and environmental efficiency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ventilation solutions, particularly those capable of providing innovative designs and advanced technical support. Companies experienced in the supply of tunnel ventilation equipment, including fan attenuators and acoustic panelling, will find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. With a projected contract value ranging between £5 million and £10 million, this tender favours enterprises, including SMEs, that can offer a rigorous approach to design, testing, and noise analysis. Engaging in this project may significantly enhance a company's portfolio in infrastructure projects, particularly within the expansive rail sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P16 Tunnel Ventilation Attenuators

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 XX Tunnel Ventilation Attenuators scope for contract HRS02 consists of sound attenuators within the headhouses and ventilation shaft areas of the railway, the route being circa 180 km in length, inclusive of; - Tunnel Ventilation Fan Attenuators - Acoustic Panelling - Testing Costain require a supplier for design and supply only of the tunnel ventilation attenuator package. Costain and HS2 are looking for innovative and smart solutions that provide benefits in the following key areas; - Health and 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 the design and supply will include the following; - Support to Costain's design partner through concept and detailed design - Noise analysis, modelling and calculations - Testing of products and arrangements - 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-adf331e9-3dd0-4e9b-a687-f5f12f8c1f86
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee534256-67d8-461d-8298-e3f9caf2959f
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

39563530 - Ventilation ducting

42520000 - Ventilation equipment

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
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Feb 2027 - 29 Feb 2028 1-2 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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