HS2 teams up with UK suppliers

HS2 has launched a new supplier guide to help UK businesses secure some of the 400,000 contracts on offer during the lifetime on the construction project. Their value has been estimated at £25 billion over 20 years.

Chief Commercial Officer Ruth Todd said: “HS2 provided a lifeline to thousands of UK-based firms during the pandemic, and it’s vital that they gear up to capitalise on the certainty that our contracts provide.”

HS2 stipulates that its construction partners must promote all sub-contract opportunities on the CompeteFor website, which provides leads that match suppliers’ trades. There are currently over 500 available.