ABM Secures £10m Contract Extension with High-Speed 2 (HS2)

Excerpt: ABM wins £10m HS2 contract, strengthening its role in large commercial cleaning and facilities services.

ABM Wins Multi-Million Pound Contract with HS2

Facilities services provider ABM has secured a significant £10 million contract extension with High-Speed 2 (HS2) to deliver outsourced housekeeping, cleaning, and maintenance services. The deal solidifies ABM’s role in supporting the UK's largest infrastructure project, which is currently developing high-speed rail links across the country.

The newly awarded contract extends ABM’s existing partnership with HS2, building on its record of delivering consistent commercial cleaning solutions at the project's London offices and work sites. The contract spans three years and includes round-the-clock housekeeping and janitorial services for HS2's headquarters, construction hubs, and other operational support sites.

ABM will provide a range of services such as:

• General contract cleaning and janitorial supplies
• Waste management solutions
• Window and specialist cleaning
• Sustainable cleaning solutions designed to reduce environmental impact

Commitment to Sustainability and Local Employment

The agreement underlines ABM’s focus on sustainability and social responsibility. HS2’s goals include reducing the environmental footprint of its supply chain, which aligns with ABM’s initiatives on sustainable cleaning solutions and bulk cleaning chemicals that are environmentally friendly.

Additionally, ABM has committed to hiring locally to support community growth and job creation near HS2 sites. This includes upskilling workers through training and development programs. The company’s operational framework emphasises resource efficiency and minimising waste, resonating with HS2's green ambitions.

Commercial Cleaning Sector Tensions and Competition

This contract comes amid increasing competition in the facilities management sector, with several providers vying for large-scale cleaning and facilities service contracts across infrastructure, transport, and hospitality sectors. Organizations like Mitie and Sodexo continue to compete for market share, bringing a mix of technology and scale to their offerings.

Duraclean’s Role in Supporting the Industry

While such headlines highlight the importance of operational excellence in facilities services, businesses across hospitality and commercial sectors are re-evaluating their partners in contract cleaning supplies and janitorial procurement. Companies are seeking partners that can provide not only reliable delivery but also supply chain transparency and dedicated support teams.

Duraclean remains at the forefront of this shift—offering a full-service solution that includes:

• Technology-enabled ordering platforms for ease and accuracy
• Client-dedicated stock holding to prevent shortages or downtime
• Specialist options in hospitality cleaning services and bulk cleaning chemicals

As more facilities providers like ABM scale up their infrastructure projects, demand grows for suppliers who can match pace with consistent supply and customised product portfolios across outsourced housekeeping and commercial cleaning.

Looking Ahead in Facilities Management

The ABM-HS2 partnership underscores the continuing demand for integrated cleaning, facilities, and sustainability solutions tied to large infrastructure efforts. As projects grow more complex, choosing the right supply partners becomes even more essential—not just for procurement, but for operational continuity.

Looking to streamline your cleaning supply procurement? Contact Duraclean today to learn how we support hospitality and contract cleaning businesses across the UK.