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Award of HS2 Tunnel and Lineside Mechanical and Electrical Systems Contract to Costain Limited

Awarded 03 Feb 2025

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Awarded03 Feb 2025

Value£408,545,165.87

SupplierCostain Limited

AgencyHS2

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryInfrastructure

Expires in 5y 10mo7y 7mo term, 23% elapsed

Awarded 3 Feb 2025Expires 25 Aug 2032

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HS2 awarded a contract to Costain Limited for the design, manufacture, supply, installation, testing and commissioning, and maintenance of tunnel and lineside mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems for the HS2 Project.

The scope includes tunnel ventilation systems using large axial fans and jet fans, M&E subsystems such as fire safety provisions, cross passage services, cable management, tunnel lighting, low voltage distribution, handrails, SCADA systems, and remote monitoring, as well as open route systems including points heating and junction lighting.

The contract also involves the novation of the Cross Package Doors (CPD) Contract and requires collaboration with HS2 Ltd to procure future maintenance or technical support from original equipment manufacturers and specialist suppliers.

The contract value is £408,545,165.87.

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