HS2 Residual Works Framework

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited

Published: Aug 26, 2026

Updated: Aug 26, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the construction and civil works, environment and climate and architecture and engineering sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 2.2 billion.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the construction and civil works sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

HS2 Ltd has identified the need for ongoing access to a broad range of Civil, Environmental and Specialist & Ancillary capabilities to undertake a variety of residual works and associated activities, as required, along the Phase 1 line of route from London Euston to Handsacre, including the Birmingham Curzon Street spur. For this, the Residual Works Framework will be required. HS2 Ltd requires a capability‑led framework to deliver packages of works and services, and have the flexibility to undertake future, currently unknown activities. The scope includes both known requirements and potential residual works, ensuring the framework can respond to emerging needs over time. Works will be split into packages to enable the most efficient delivery of works for HS2 Ltd and the End User. A single or range of capabilities maybe required to deliver various types of packages. Capabilities include: - Highways - Structures - Utilities - Drainage - Earthworks - Landscaping - Ecology - Heritage - Environmental - Civil Design - Surveys and Site Investigations - Temporary Works - Demolition - Fencing - MEP - mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building services - Specialist & Ancillary works Examples of typical activities expected to be delivered through the framework - Highway schemes - Permanent works - Infrastructure completion - Land restoration - Mitigations - Handback - Design completion - Validations - Consents - Emerging scope - Urgent works - Residual requirements

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 081473-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About High Speed Two (HS2) Limited

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 26, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £2,200,000,000 - £2,200,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 081473-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by High Speed Two (HS2) Limited in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Construction & Civil Works sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.