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title: "HS2 Limited Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems"
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# HS2 Limited Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3675aa44-cbdd-4d64-94c8-fb28b8cc1b8f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by HS2 for the "HS2 Limited Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems" project has reached the award stage. This extensive undertaking, which involves the design, supply, installation, testing, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems for tunnels and open routes, has been awarded to Costain Limited. Key dates include the tender end date of 28 November 2023 and the contract period from 3 February 2025 to 26 August 2032, covering locations in the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The industry category is primarily focused on electrical machinery and consumables, with a contract value of GBP 408,545,165.87, under a competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the mechanical and electrical engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in tunnel ventilation, electrical distribution, and related subsystems. Companies familiar with high-value, complex infrastructure projects, especially those capable of providing long-term maintenance and support services, would be well-suited to compete. In addition to large-scale enterprises such as Costain Limited, specialist suppliers and original equipment manufacturers will find valuable partnerships and sub-contracting opportunities within this comprehensive project.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bda0bafa-1da4-4ac3-88b8-f32f05d6946c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 26 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £408,545,165 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £408,545,165 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COSTAIN |

## CPV Codes

### 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

### 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

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bda0bafa-1da4-4ac3-88b8-f32f05d6946c
- 26 Jun 2020 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a4e294-5210-4bf5-b7b1-cd5975611e2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bda0bafa-1da4-4ac3-88b8-f32f05d6946c
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21a4e294-5210-4bf5-b7b1-cd5975611e2f
  26th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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