--- title: "P15 Dampers and Actuators - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b2c84a6f-436d-4d3f-8012-d5d76d9048ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2c84a6f-436d-4d3f-8012-d5d76d9048ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c84a6f-436d-4d3f-8012-d5d76d9048ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c84a6f-436d-4d3f-8012-d5d76d9048ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COSTAIN GROUP PLC" published: "2025-10-15" --- # P15 Dampers and Actuators - Costain HRS02 Tunnel and Lineside M&E Buyer: COSTAIN GROUP PLC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2c84a6f-436d-4d3f-8012-d5d76d9048ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b2c84a6f-436d-4d3f-8012-d5d76d9048ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b2c84a6f-436d-4d3f-8012-d5d76d9048ac.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Costain Group PLC involves the tender for "P15 Dampers and Actuators" as part of the HS2 contract HRS02 for Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical services. This procurement, classified under industry categories "Actuators" and "Dampers," is focused on supplying and designing the damper and actuator package for a high-speed railway project connecting London to Birmingham. Key locations involved include the West Midlands, London, and the South East regions of the UK. The tender is currently active, with a closing date for submissions on 30 October 2025. The contract period is scheduled from 26 February 2027 to 25 February 2028, with a procurement value ranging from £2,500,000 to £5,000,000. The procurement method details are not specified. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for SMEs with expertise in manufacturing and design innovation within the engineering and mechanical sectors. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions that enhance health and safety, programme efficiency, cost-effectiveness, quality assurance, and carbon efficiency would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies with capabilities to provide design support, ventilation analysis, product testing, and commissioning support will find this tender beneficial for expanding their footprint in significant infrastructure projects. The scale of HS2 also offers a strategic platform for long-term collaboration and business growth in the transportation sector. ## 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 15 Dampers and Actuators scope for contract HRS02 consists of dampers and actuators within the headhouses and ventilation shaft areas of the railway, the route being circa 180 km in length, inclusive of; - Fan Isolation Dampers - Tunnel Isolation Dampers - Associated Actuators and Limit Switches - Associated Panels Costain require a supplier for design and supply only of the damper and actuator package. 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 - Ventilation analysis, modelling and calculations - Testing of products and arrangements - Provision of samples and mock ups - 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/2ed4ba9d-5e60-46a2-a67f-4319f5daf36c | | 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 | 15 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2027 - 25 Feb 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 31131100 - Actuators - 42512510 - Dampers ## Release History - 15 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed4ba9d-5e60-46a2-a67f-4319f5daf36c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ed4ba9d-5e60-46a2-a67f-4319f5daf36c 15th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=101108527 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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