Tender

A57 Mega Props

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED

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Tender

16 Jan 2025 at 10:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited is issuing an expression of interest for a project titled "A57 Mega Props." This construction project falls under the industry categories of designs, props, and bridge construction work, with applicable CPV codes 22314000, 44461000, 45221100, and 45221110. The work involves creating seven props, each 23.8 meters long, capable of withstanding a force of 3640 kN, along with additional props varying in length. The design phase is scheduled for March 2025, with installation expected in the fourth quarter of 2025, and the contract period running from 4 March 2025 to 4 March 2026. The tender covers regions in the North East and North West of the United Kingdom, with the tender stage ending on 30 January 2025. This procurement uses a competitive procedure with negotiation, targeted towards small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil engineering, construction design, and specialised fabrication of structural props. Companies experienced in providing large-scale, high-strength props and those capable of innovative design solutions are well-suited to compete for this contract. The project offers a substantial scope of work and potential for extended partnerships with a major contractor like Balfour Beatty, fostering business growth through expertise in high-demand engineering solutions. SMEs with capabilities in structural engineering, construction materials supply, and heavy-duty fabrication will find this project particularly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A57 Mega Props

Notice Description

7 props will be 23.8 m long and will resist a force of 3640 kN each. 1 prop will be approximately 27 metres long and another prop will be required, but the length will be between 27m and 15 metres dependent on the design produced by the supplier. The design will be required in March 2025 and the installation is likely to be in Q4 of 2025. The hire period will be approximately six months. I attach two drawings that will help with understanding the scope of work. Additional information: Note: This is only an expression of interest for the time being, ITT documents will not be posted via contracts finder

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-315903f6-5a2b-4b2e-80d3-9ba83f70b965
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a190d1d-c3d7-45fc-99bd-f2e9214ddf22
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

22314000 - Designs

44461000 - Props

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45221110 - Bridge construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Mar 2025 - 4 Mar 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 CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
a57expressionofinterest@balfourbeatty.com
Contact Phone
07752463163

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5HU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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