--- title: "P24 Acoustic Testing - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-086001c9-8923-4102-ae04-0db2f2aea4a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-086001c9-8923-4102-ae04-0db2f2aea4a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-086001c9-8923-4102-ae04-0db2f2aea4a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-086001c9-8923-4102-ae04-0db2f2aea4a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COSTAIN GROUP PLC" published: "2025-12-02" --- # P24 Acoustic Testing - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E Buyer: COSTAIN GROUP PLC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-086001c9-8923-4102-ae04-0db2f2aea4a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-086001c9-8923-4102-ae04-0db2f2aea4a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-086001c9-8923-4102-ae04-0db2f2aea4a6.json) ## Summary The procurement process for sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services has been initiated by Costain Group PLC, headquartered in London. This tender, titled "P24 Acoustic Testing - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E", is particularly relevant to businesses within the acoustic testing industry. The project, part of the HS2 high-speed railway expansion connecting London to Birmingham, requires a supplier for the design and execution of acoustic testing at various key locations along the route, including tunnels and external areas. The procurement stage is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with potential suppliers needing to submit their expressions of interest by the deadline on 15th December 2025. The contract is set to commence on 4th May 2026 and continue until 31st December 2027. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in acoustic testing and consultancy, particularly those with innovative approaches to health and safety, cost efficiency, and carbon reduction. The scope includes factory acceptance testing, noise analysis, commissioning support, and more, requiring firms with expertise in sound insulation and acoustics. Given the expansive scale of the HS2 project, suppliers need to evaluate their capabilities to deliver within the context of such a large infrastructure scheme. While not specifically aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, all companies with the requisite industry experience and capability could benefit from engaging with this prominent project, which spans key UK regions including West Midlands, London, and South East. ## Notice 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 24 Acoustic Testing scope for contract HRS02 consists of acoustic testing within the tunnels, portal buildings, headhouses and surrounding areas of the railway, the route being circa 180 km in length, inclusive of; - Factory Acceptance Testing of Ventilation Equipment Acoustic Testing - In Tunnel Acoustic Testing - External Ambient Acoustic Testing - Equipment Room Acoustic Testing Costain require a supplier for design and execution only of the acoustic testing. 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 - 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521de0eb-488f-4bb3-9512-0ee485612fe0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | COSTAIN GROUP PLC | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC3A 8BE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Aldgate | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71313200 - Sound insulation and room acoustics consultancy services ## Release History - 2 Dec 2025 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521de0eb-488f-4bb3-9512-0ee485612fe0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/521de0eb-488f-4bb3-9512-0ee485612fe0 2nd December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=101606871 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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