Construction work

Tender description

HS2 Phase 2a runs between the West Midlands and Crewe, with a line of route length of c. 58 kilometres (km), forming the first section of the western leg of HS2 Phase Two. Phase 2a interfaces with Phase One (West Midlands) and with the existing West Coast Mainline, south of Crewe. The route is largely rural, passing through farmland, but also includes residences/residential areas and towns. It passes through a number of local authority districts, including Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent and Cheshire. Total estimated Phase 2a elements/quantities are: — bored tunnel 2,1 km, — viaducts: 8 km, — embankments: 19 000 000 cubic meters (m3), — cuttings: 20 000 000 m3 — bridges: 61 number, — 1 combined Infrastructure maintenance depot/railhead. The pre-procurement market engagement documents (via the application process) include supplemental information on specific elements of the emerging procurement and delivery strategy. Please refer to registration process and important notices in section VI.3. HS2 Phase 2a — Southern section HS2 Phase 2a — Northern section