--- title: "P14 Thermal Insulation- HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-73e75f5f-2ae2-4cc0-97a4-41df6d3d9ed2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73e75f5f-2ae2-4cc0-97a4-41df6d3d9ed2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73e75f5f-2ae2-4cc0-97a4-41df6d3d9ed2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73e75f5f-2ae2-4cc0-97a4-41df6d3d9ed2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COSTAIN GROUP PLC" published: "2025-10-02" --- # P14 Thermal Insulation- HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E Buyer: COSTAIN GROUP PLC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73e75f5f-2ae2-4cc0-97a4-41df6d3d9ed2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-73e75f5f-2ae2-4cc0-97a4-41df6d3d9ed2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-73e75f5f-2ae2-4cc0-97a4-41df6d3d9ed2.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Costain Group PLC seeks suppliers for the "P14 Thermal Insulation- HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E" contract, part of the high-speed railway project HS2 connecting London and Birmingham. This tender is currently in the active stage with a closing date for the expression of interest on the 14th of October, 2025. It encompasses the supply of thermal insulation and trace heating materials to be utilised within the tunnel and lineside areas. Delivery locations include the West Midlands, London, and the South East of the United Kingdom, with an overall value estimated at GBP 500,000. The contract is scheduled to begin in July 2028 and conclude in November 2028, reflecting a forward-planning approach. The primary procurement category is goods, under the CPV code 44111520 for thermal insulating material. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), given their suitability for participation, by engaging with one of the UK's substantial infrastructure projects. Businesses specialising in thermal insulation manufacturing or supply, particularly those who can offer innovative solutions in health and safety, programme efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality assurance, and carbon efficiency, will find this opportunity particularly well-suited. Engaging in this contract could provide not only short-term financial benefits but also long-term growth prospects through association with a monumental infrastructure endeavour like HS2, offering visibility in the burgeoning UK railway industry. ## Notice Scope/ What Will Be Required 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 14 Thermal Insulation scope for contract HRS02 consists of provision of a thermal insulation for the services within the tunnel and portal sections of the railway, these areas totalling circa 6km in length inclusive of; -Thermal Insulation -Trace Heating cable and controllers Costain require a supplier for supply only of the Thermal Insulation and trace heating. 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 supply will include the following; -Supply of the Thermal Insulation -Supply of Trace Heating, cable and controllers -Provision of samples and mock ups 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/c6823a45-d444-407a-b574-9d5225eabddf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | 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 | 23 Jul 2028 - 30 Nov 2028 | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44111520 - Thermal insulating material ## Release History - 2 Oct 2025 at 08:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6823a45-d444-407a-b574-9d5225eabddf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6823a45-d444-407a-b574-9d5225eabddf 2nd October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=100288304 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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