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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: RAILWAYS – FIRESTOPPING
2. Awarding Authority: SCS JV, GB. Web:
3. Contract type: Public works contract
4. Description: The scope of works will be for the passive fire protection of all Builders Work Holes (BWH’s), CMS encasements and Structural Fire Protection Systems (SFRM) across the two assets. The subcontractor will be expected to provide Stage 5 detailing of fire protection solutions based on tested details and/or Fire Engineering Assessments and in co-ordination with other MEP Stage 5 supply chain. The subcontractor will be expected to hold 3rd party accreditation namely with FIRAS.
5. CPV Code(s): 51700000, 45343000
6. NUTS code(s): UKI, UKI3, UKI31
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Delivery point HS2 route from London Euston to Ruislip
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Supply chain ID 12364-SCS
9. Estimated value of requirement: Not provided.
10. CompeteFor response deadline 3.3.2026 (12:00).
11. Address to which they must be sent: Note: This is a CompeteFor opportunity. Opportunities may be with both public and private sector businesses. To apply, please click the following link to register on the CompeteFor portal Web:
12. Other information: Opportunity Method Contract Opportunity
Opportunity Status Open
Opportunity Type Public Sector
Notice Type Notice
Nature of Opportunity Works
Estimated contract value (GBP) Not disclosed
About the buyer’s selection process:
When selecting a supplier SCS look for alignment of values, behaviours and cultures, between ourselves and our supply chain. SCS and HS2 have aligned their values to the following:
Safety
Integrity
Leadership
Respect
Please refer to HS2 supplier guide. ( )
In order to achieve a successful project outcome we have published a manifesto of our guiding principles, which include:
Making HS2 affordable
Delivering on promises
We build with people in mind
Delivering more than a railway
Achieving more together
Creative and challenging
Successfully shortlisted supplier’s will be those with verifiable experience, the appropriate capability and resources to deliver the scope of works. During this stage supplier’s may then be invited to the project to formally demonstrate their experience and capabilities. As an alternative phone/webinar interviews may be conducted.
Shortlisted suppliers will be sent a Prequalification Questionnaire (PQQ) request. Suppliers successfully selected through the prequalification will be invited to provide a formal competitive tender for the services.
The Invitation to Tender (ITT) and final selection will be based upon a balanced scorecard, requiring suppliers to demonstrate their ability to work with the projects values and behaviours in mind, whilst proving their capabilities and competence, through qualitative and quantitative evidence.
About the buyer:
We are an unincorporated joint venture between Skanska, Costain and Strabag working on HS2 main works civil engineering contract, currently in the early contractor involvement stage for Section 1 and Section 2 of the planned HS2 route. Not only have the individual companies delivered high speed rail, major infrastructure and some of the most iconic structures internationally, the joint venture also has a proven record of working together. Skanska and Costain have a long history of successfully delivering civil engineering projects together in the UK, dating back 30 years. In joint venture they have delivered many major infrastructure projects, including the M25 in the 1980s, High Speed 1 in the early 2000s and the current Crossrail endeavour coming to completion under the streets of London in 2018. STRABAG and Skanska have worked together for over 15 years on European projects in Switzerland, Slovakia and Norway. As a joint venture, we are bringing together our collective strength to deliver world-class engineering, contributing to the long term economic growth of local and international markets. This is perfectly encapsulated in our mission; to draw everyone together to create a strong foundation from which to launch a transformative legacy.
Details of specialist staff required (if any) N/A
Estimated tender close date 31/07/2026
Estimated contract award date 30/10/2026
Estimated contract start date 31/10/2026
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