HS2 Residual Works Framework
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited · Local or regional public body
In brief
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has announced plans to buy construction and architecture and engineering work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
It is a framework worth up to £2,200,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 10 years, starting 9 March 2029.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts across the UK (from 1973 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £2,200,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
What the notice says
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…Read the full description
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 081473-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
7Awards
1Suppliers it has used most for construction
Similar open tenders
All open construction tenders- £20mestimated
- £149kestimated
- £180kestimated
- £4.5mframework ceiling
- Value not stated
From notice 081473-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 26 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.