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BBV HS2 MWCC North - HSST 1020. Third-party welding inspection services

BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2

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01 Oct 2024 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

BBV HS2, operating from Birmingham, has initiated a tender process for third-party welding inspection services, under the title "BBV HS2 MWCC North - HSST 1020. Third-party welding inspection services". This contract involves inspection services for the construction of key steel structures for the HS2 Curzon Approach Viaducts, overseen by Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2. This crucial phase is classified under the 'services' category and specifically targets the technical inspection of railway tracks and engineering structures. The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with submissions being accepted until 8th October 2024. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 30th January 2025, ending on 31st December 2026. The project locations include Duddeston Junction Viaduct, Curzon 2, the Saltley Canal Under Bridge, Lawley Middleway, and the Curzon 3 Tripods, with a contract value ranging between GBP 250,000 and GBP 500,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welding inspection services, particularly those with expertise in non-destructive testing and compliance with UK and European standards. Suitable candidates should have robust capabilities in conducting both offsite and onsite welding inspections, ensuring adherence to the HS2 Specification for Civil Engineering Works and BS EN 1090-2:2018. The scope of work includes verification of welding procedures, welder qualifications, and extensive progress reporting, making it ideal for well-established engineering firms with a track record in large-scale infrastructure projects. Businesses that can demonstrate high-quality standards and comprehensive inspection services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity, thereby expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their technical prowess on a major national project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BBV HS2 MWCC North - HSST 1020. Third-party welding inspection services

Notice Description

This procurement package outlines the scope of services required from a third-party company to provide welding inspection services for the construction of key steel structures as part of the HS2 Curzon Approach Viaducts. The assets include the Duddeston Junction Viaduct and Curzon 2 (Supplied by Martifer), Saltley Canal Under Bridge, Lawley Middleway and Curzon 3 Tripods (Supplied by Severfield UK). These structures involve critical steelwork, including prefabrication and onsite assembly, which require independent, qualified inspection services to ensure adherence to project specifications and quality standards. The steelwork will be executed in compliance with the HS2 Specification for Civil Engineering Works - Series 1800: Structural Steelwork (Document Number: HS2-HS2-CV-SPE-000-011800) and BS EN 1090-2:2018 Part 2: Technical Requirements for Steel Structures. The third-party company is expected to provide comprehensive welding inspection services, including but not limited to visual inspections, non-destructive testing (NDT), certification and reporting. Scope of Services: Offsite Pre-Fabrication Inspections * Regular Inspections: Conduct scheduled inspections at the fabrication plants of Martifer and Severfield UK to ensure compliance with ITP, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and NDT procedures. * Welder Qualifications: Verify that welders are certified in accordance with BS EN ISO 9606-1 and maintain a record of welder qualifications. * Welding Procedures: Review and verify welding processes, including joint preparations, fit-up and perform inspections during welding to check welding parameter comply with the WPS. * Welding Consumables: Ensure that the welding consumable are suitable for the process and stored in a controlled environment e.g temperature, humidity. * Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Oversee the NDT (Visual, MPI and UT) and ensure that these tests meet the required acceptance criteria as per SCEW 1800. This includes reviewing and certifying the results of NDT methods performed on welds. * Progress Reporting: Provide weekly progress reports on the status of inspections, findings and corrective actions needed for non-compliant work. Onsite Welding Inspections: * Field Inspection: Inspect all field welds during the onsite assembly of the steel components at the project locations (Duddeston Junction Viaduct, Curzon 2, Saltley Canal Under Bridge, Lawley Middleway and Curzon 3 Tripods. Ensure that welding operations adhere to approved WPS and project standards. * Weld Monitoring: Conduct inspection and verification of joint preparation, welding parameters, intermediate passes and final weld visual inspection. * Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Oversee the NDT (Visual, MPI and UT) and ensure that these tests meet the required acceptance criteria as per SCEW 1800. This includes reviewing and certifying the results of NDT methods performed on welds. Additional information: Suppliers should be aware of the scale of this project and should assess their internal capabilities to be able to carry out the intended scope of work, prior to completing this expression of interest (EOI).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-212d9325-8a49-491a-9ecb-b6a0c7883cf6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f62f2d1-d5f6-48fc-90b0-778e316a2ddd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71315400 - Building-inspection services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631300 - Technical building-inspection services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

71631470 - Railway-track inspection services

71631480 - Road-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2
Contact Name
Philip Bradley
Contact Email
philip.bradley@balfourbeattyvinci.com
Contact Phone
07903076695

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 2LP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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