High Speed Two Ltd and representatives from the Welsh Government will be in Cardiff next week (Thursday June 25) to speak to over 100 Welsh businesses about how to bid for contracts worth around £10bn to build Britain’s largest infrastructure project – High Speed Two (HS2).
The event, hosted by the Welsh Government, presents Welsh companies with an excellent opportunity to find out more about HS2’s procurement process and will ensure that they have all the information required to access opportunities within the supply chain. Businesses attending will also have the chance to provide feedback on the current procurement plans.
Work on the first stage of HS2 is scheduled to start in 2017. At the peak of construction, more than 40,000 people are expected to be working on the scheme, the first new high speed rail line to be built north of London in a century.
Edwina Hart, Minister for Economy, Science and Transport said:
“HS2 is an extremely significant investment in rail infrastructure that offers excellent supply chain prospects for companies in Wales. Our manufacturing, construction and civil engineering companies have considerable expertise and a track record of delivering excellent service and products that can add value to this project and create economic benefits for Wales.
“The Welsh Government is actively pursuing all opportunities to promote the expertise and capability of the supply chain in Wales and I am delighted to host this HS2 event to maximise the opportunities that are here on our doorstep.”
HS2 Ltd Commercial Director, Beth West said:
“Building HS2 is a massive long-term project, one that offers a huge opportunity for businesses across Wales to bid for £10bn worth of contracts and to create jobs for the future.
“To construct HS2 and then bring it to life will require a vast range of skills and expertise, some of which we have and some we’ll need to develop. Put simply, HS2 is an investment in our infrastructure that will help more people to jobs and bring more goods to market.
“To deliver a project of HS2’s scale and complexity we are committed to working with Welsh businesses. I am extremely pleased that so many Welsh companies have already shown an interest in helping to deliver HS2 and I would encourage all firms large or small to get involved.”
Welsh businesses attending the event range from large firms employing almost 5,000 people to some employing less than 10 and supply a wide range of products- from structural steel to engineering and water management solutions.
Tickets can be applied for through the Business Wales Events web site (external link). Places are limited so please register soon.
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