Tender

BBV HS2 MWC North Rayleigh Waves

BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI HS2

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Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Balfour Beatty Vinci HS2 is actively seeking bids for a tender titled "BBV HS2 MWC North Rayleigh Waves," focused on the measurement of shear waves velocity. This procurement process pertains to the services industry category and requires suppliers capable of providing the necessary equipment, labour, and supervision. The tender, which was published on 13th March 2026, is currently in the active stage with a deadline for submissions set on 27th March 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 15th November 2026 and conclude on 9th December 2030, covering regions including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and other global locations.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies experienced in geophysical surveys and instrumentation related to surface observing and tension measuring. Businesses with expertise in MASW and CSW methods, or those specialising in the analysis and interpretation of seismic data, could benefit greatly from this procurement opportunity. The project offers considerable value, with an estimated service contract worth up to £2,500,000. Although the opportunity is not aimed at SMEs or VCSEs, it provides substantial growth potential for firms that can deliver comprehensive testing solutions and report on subcontractor management effectively.

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Notice Title

BBV HS2 MWC North Rayleigh Waves

Notice Description

BBV intends to appoint their preferred bidders on the basis that risks are owned by those best able to manage the risk. Successful tenderers will be required to provide the equipment, labour and supervision to carry out the measurement of the shear waves velocity and ensure delivery of their package of works with the interpretation of the results via a report included. Each offer is required to identify the areas where shared responsibility or a change in responsibility would offer value to the project. Rates to include reports, staff, preliminary visits, site inductions, testing, equipment's, calibration of equipment to enable contractor to carry out the measure of the shear waves velocity. The measure of shear waves velocity would be happening during the hold period on the weather protection layer to limit the interaction with other parties and affect the collection of data. The depth of measuring should be up to 7m depth and on 1 lane of measurement. All reports are to be supplied in an agreed format, such as PDF/Word/Excel. Any agreed format and colours mapping is not to be changed without agreement. Reports are to be emailed to agreed email addresses within 2 weeks after completion of the site measures. Where client specification is supplied this is to be included on report. No external agencies can be subcontracted to without the approval from BBV. Method of testing Two (2) method of testing might be proposed in the tender, but it should be clearly defined. The tenderer should justify of using this method previously and provide suitable references. MASW method (Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves) The geophysical survey used MASW to generate and record surface wave energy. The recorded energy was analysed to produce modelled S-wave velocity profiles. The MASW method relies on surface wave seismic energy (specifically Rayleigh waves) which can be generated by an active source (usually an impact event). The propagating surface wave energy was recorded with a linear array of geophones. The captured dataset from a single source event is referred to as a 'shot gather.' The shot gathers are analysed to measure the Rayleigh wave 'dispersion' (velocity as a function of frequency). Dispersion of Rayleigh waves occurs because their depth penetration is dependent on wavelength. Higher frequency (shorter wavelength) Rayleigh waves will typically propagate at a relatively low velocity, representing shallow materials, while lower frequency (longer wavelength) Rayleigh waves will typically propagate at a higher velocity, representing deeper materials. CSW method (Continuous surfaces Wave) The CSW testing system uses a vibrating source with an operating range of 5 to 100 Hz to produce surface or Rayleigh waves that propagate across the ground. These waves are detected by a system of geophones and analysed using software to provide a stiffness versus depth profile. If required, office-based post-processing can provide

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3bafeec-077a-41ef-ab24-8bdd499265e0
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38126000 - Surface observing apparatus

38425700 - Surface tension measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Nov 2026 - 9 Dec 2030 4-5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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