Tender

P15 Dampers and Actuators - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E

COSTAIN GROUP PLC

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Tender

15 Oct 2025 at 10:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Costain Group PLC involves the tender for "P15 Dampers and Actuators" as part of the HS2 contract HRS02 for Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical services. This procurement, classified under industry categories "Actuators" and "Dampers," is focused on supplying and designing the damper and actuator package for a high-speed railway project connecting London to Birmingham. Key locations involved include the West Midlands, London, and the South East regions of the UK. The tender is currently active, with a closing date for submissions on 30 October 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 26 February 2027 to 25 February 2028, with a procurement value ranging from £2,500,000 to £5,000,000. The procurement method details are not specified.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs with expertise in manufacturing and design innovation within the engineering and mechanical sectors. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions that enhance health and safety, programme efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality assurance, and carbon efficiency would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies with capabilities to provide design support, ventilation analysis, product testing, and commissioning support will find this tender beneficial for expanding their footprint in significant infrastructure projects. The scale of HS2 also offers a strategic platform for long-term collaboration and business growth in the transportation sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P15 Dampers and Actuators - 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 15 Dampers and Actuators scope for contract HRS02 consists of dampers and actuators within the headhouses and ventilation shaft areas of the railway, the route being circa 180 km in length, inclusive of; - Fan Isolation Dampers - Tunnel Isolation Dampers - Associated Actuators and Limit Switches - Associated Panels Costain require a supplier for design and supply only of the damper and actuator 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 - Ventilation 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-b2c84a6f-436d-4d3f-8012-d5d76d9048ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed4ba9d-5e60-46a2-a67f-4319f5daf36c
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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

31131100 - Actuators

42512510 - Dampers

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
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2027 - 25 Feb 2028 6-12 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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