--- title: "P9 Uninterrupted Power Supply System and Associated Cubicles - HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a1025da-5f2e-451d-9b33-8d61ff2919b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a1025da-5f2e-451d-9b33-8d61ff2919b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1025da-5f2e-451d-9b33-8d61ff2919b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1025da-5f2e-451d-9b33-8d61ff2919b5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COSTAIN GROUP PLC" published: "2025-10-02" --- # P9 Uninterrupted Power Supply System and Associated Cubicles - HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E Buyer: COSTAIN GROUP PLC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a1025da-5f2e-451d-9b33-8d61ff2919b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3a1025da-5f2e-451d-9b33-8d61ff2919b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3a1025da-5f2e-451d-9b33-8d61ff2919b5.json) ## Summary Costain Group PLC has issued a tender for Package 9 of the HS2 project, focusing on the supply of Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems and associated cubicles. This opportunity falls under the industry category of 'Cubicles' and 'Power supply accessories' (CPV codes: 44211200 and 30237280). The procurement process is currently at the 'tender' stage, with the tender period closing on 14 October 2025 at 12:00 PM. The project spans several regions, including the West Midlands, London, and the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract duration is expected to run from 31 May 2027 to 30 November 2027, with an estimated contract value ranging from £5 million to £10 million. Business users are encouraged to explore innovative solutions that enhance health and safety, installation and commissioning efficiency, cost and quality assurance, and carbon efficiency. This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies experienced in supplying UPS systems and related infrastructure to engage with the high-speed rail sector, particularly with HS2, one of the UK's flagship infrastructure projects. Businesses with capabilities in providing cost-effective, quality-driven solutions, especially those that can contribute to whole life cost savings and carbon efficiency, stand to benefit significantly. Although not specifically tailored for SMEs and VCSEs, companies that can demonstrate robust scale and the internal capability to meet the project's demands are likely to find participation advantageous. This tender offers a platform for leveraging expertise in power supply systems, potentially leading to further contracts within the HS2 project and setting a precedent in substantial infrastructure developments. ## 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 9 for the UPS and associated cubicles scope for contract HRS02 consists of supply of UPS systems and the associated batteries and cubicles for the open route sections of the railway, the route being circa 180 km in length, inclusive of; -UPS System -Batteries for UPS System -UPS and Battery Cubicles -Factory Acceptance Testing Costain require a supplier for supply only of the UPS and associated batteries and cubicles. Costain and HS2 are looking for innovative and smart solutions that provide benefits in the following key areas; -Health & Safety -Programme - Installation and commissioning efficiency -Cost -Quality and Assurance efficiency -Whole life cost -Carbon efficiency The scope of design and supply will include the following; -Supply of UPS System -Supply of Batteries for UPS System -Supply of UPS and Battery Cubicles -Provision of samples and mock ups -Factory Acceptance Testing 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/3f0fa8b2-f57d-4db5-997c-871f8391f27e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 May 2027 - 30 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 30237280 - Power supply accessories - 44211200 - Cubicles ## Release History - 2 Oct 2025 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0fa8b2-f57d-4db5-997c-871f8391f27e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f0fa8b2-f57d-4db5-997c-871f8391f27e 2nd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=100287891 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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