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

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HS2 Ltd is conducting this preliminary market engagement exercise, to better understand supplier interest, capacity and capabilities in relation to a potential future procurement for a Residual Works Framework (RWF).​ This approach may not represent HS2 Ltd.’s entire strategy at this stage and is non-binding. This approach may be subject to change or refinement as the procurement strategy and requirements.​ This preliminary market engagement exercise is not a call for competition.​ The information in this Market Sounding Briefing is confidential and should not be circulated more widely without HS2 Ltd.’s express written consent. ​ HS2 Ltd may also undertake further market engagement exercises with organisations responding to the Market Sounding Questionnaire or other organisations. Deadline to complete the Market Sounding Questionnaire and submit a response is ​5pm on Wednesday 14th October 2026.​ If you have any questions relating to the Residual Works Framework procurement, please contact [email protected] adding “Residual Works Framework” in the subject header​ All responses received to the Market Sounding Questionnaire will be treated in confidence but will be the property of HS2 Ltd.