United Kingdom High Speed Track Tender

High Speed 2 (HS2) is a high speed railway in the UK currently under construction. Upon completion, the railway will link London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds with a new “Y”-shaped network of 360 km/h (225 mph) tracks.

HS2 released a number of tenders for contractors that will deliver around 280km high speed track. The new contract opportunities cover the design and build of the complex track systems between London, Birmingham and Crewe, where HS2 trains will join the existing West Coast Mainline. The winners will also take a lead role in managing and coordinating the complex interfaces between the track and other elements of the rail systems.

Four separate track packages will be awarded:

•             Lot 1 - Phase One (Urban – London and Birmingham) - £434m
•             Lot 2 - Phase One (Open Route - Central) - £526m
•             Lot 3 - Phase One (Open Route -North) - £566m
•             Lot 4 - Track - Phase 2a - £431m

In order to reduce long term costs and improve performance, the track will be set onto concrete slabs instead of the ballast commonly used on the UK rail network. This approach – known as slab track – is commonly used on metro systems and some international high speed rail lines, and will allow for a higher frequency of service with less maintenance.

The winning bidders will also be responsible for the design, installation and testing of switches and crossings, managing construction logistics and co-ordination, and supporting the testing and commissioning phase. They will also act as Construction Design and Management (CDM) Principal Contractor for the trace and be responsible for logistics and consents co-ordination.

Shortlists for track are expected towards the end of the year, with contract awards in 2022.

HS2 Procurement Guide
Overview of all HS2 opportunities

To apply, you must register via CompeteFor

For further details contact CS Kristina Schaferova at Kristina.Schaferova@trade.gov