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Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Systems

HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LTD

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30 Jan 2025 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

High Speed Two (HS2) Ltd has completed the procurement process for the Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Systems, part of the HS2 Project. The contract involves the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of M&E systems in both open route areas and tunnels across the United Kingdom. The procurement status is complete, and the contract was awarded on the 6th of January, 2025, following a selective procurement method using a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The industry category is civil engineering works, and the relevant CPV codes include electrical machinery and mechanical engineering services. The awarded contract covers various systems, including tunnel ventilation, M&E subsystems providing power supplies and monitoring, and cross-package doors, which require coordination with original equipment manufacturers and specialist suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in large-scale civil engineering and mechanical and electrical systems, particularly those with experience in railway projects. Companies that can offer high-quality technical and commercial solutions would be well-suited to compete for such procurement. Businesses involved in tunnel ventilation, electrical infrastructure, and maintenance services could see substantial growth by engaging in this high-profile project. The award to Costain Limited indicates the level of scale and capability required to successfully secure such contracts.

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Notice Title

Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Systems

Notice Description

The procurement relates to Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) works for the HS2 Project and HS2 Ltd is awarding the contract for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning, and maintenance of the M&E systems in open route (remote from the rail systems compounds) and tunnels, including tunnel and portal shafts, portal buildings and cross-passages.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement relates to Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) works for the HS2 Project and HS2 Ltd is awarding the contract for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning, and maintenance of the M&E systems in open route (remote from the rail systems compounds) and tunnels, including tunnel and portal shafts, portal buildings and cross-passages. The scope of this procurement comprises a number of separate and distinct systems, which are categories under the mechanical and electrical discipline listed below: 1) Tunnel ventilation system --This will include the delivery of the permanent and construction tunnel ventilation system using predominantly large axial fans in shafts (within long tunnels) and jet fans in the shorter tunnels to provide a tenable environment within the tunnels. 2) M&E Subsystems -- The purpose of the M&E Tunnel and Open Route Systems is to provide some of the rail systems with power supplies and monitoring. The M&E systems include the following tunnel services; active and passive fire safety provisions, cross passage services, cross passage doors, cable management systems, tunnel lighting, low voltage (LV) distribution, longitudinal handrails, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems and remote monitoring of equipment in shafts and key equipment in the wayside, passive provision for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. The Open Route Systems include points heating and junction lighting. 3) The Cross Package Doors (CPD) Contract will be novated into this contract. The contractor will be required to work with HS2 Ltd to procure future maintenance or technical support from original equipment manufacturers and specialist suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d75a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003105-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

31214000 - Switchgear

31321300 - High-voltage cable

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32524000 - Telecommunications system

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

34993100 - Tunnel lighting

39717100 - Fans

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71320000 - Engineering design services

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
scc@hs2.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079443000

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COSTAIN

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