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Award

28 Sep 2023 at 15:37

Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Phase Two Route Wide Ground Investigation. The contracting entity is HS2 Ltd, with the contracting bodies including The Infrastructure Manager, Route-wide Ground Investigation Contractors, and future operators of the HS2 Phase 2 line. The procurement stage is complete, with two lots awarded. Lot 1 involves the management of GI works, while Lot 2 focuses on acquiring geotechnical data. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The duration of the Framework Agreement for both lots is 8 years, with a possible extension to 10 years in case of delays.

This tender by HS2 Ltd presents opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specializing in ground investigation work, geotechnical engineering services, and surveying services in the UK. Businesses that can provide management and coordination of GI works, as well as acquisition of geotechnical data through surveys, would be well-suited to compete. The Framework Agreement offers potential for long-term partnerships with the opportunity for extension, providing stability and growth prospects for successful contractors participating in the tender process.

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Notice Title

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, Phase Two - Framework Agreement for Phase Two Route Wide Ground Investigation

Notice Description

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has awarded a Framework Agreement for the Phase Two Route Wide Ground Investigation (separated into 2 Lots). Lot 1 for the management and co-ordination of the packaging of GI works as well as the planning and implementation of GI site enabling works (Ground Investigation Partner (GIP)). Lot 2 for the acquisition of geotechnical, hydrogeological and geo-environmental data through surveys, the excavation and detailed logging of exploratory holes, and in-situ and laboratory testing, culminating in the production of factual reports (Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)), some land of which will be in areas of historic mining. Ground Investigations may also be required and called off under the Framework Agreement as optional scope at other HS2 sites or by Contracting Bodies other than HS2 Ltd (see VI.3 below).

Lot Information

Lot 1- Ground Investigation Partner (GIP)

Lot 1 is for the appointment of a single Ground Investigation Partner (GIP) to undertake the management and co-ordination of the packaging of GI works as well as the planning and implementation of GI site enabling works across the Phase Two route. The Framework Agreement has a duration of 8 years with works/services anticipated to be undertaken over a four-year period during that term although works/services may extend over a longer period and further HS2 Ltd retains the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two years in the event of delays to the GI programme (see II.2.11) (Information about options) for further information)). Further works may also be required and called off under the Framework Agreement as optional scope at other HS2 sites or by Contracting Bodies other than HS2 Ltd (see VI.3 below). Additional information: Refer to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.

Options: 1) Option to extend the term of Framework Agreement The term of the Framework Agreement is for an initial term of eight years with the right to extend the term of the Framework Agreement for up to a further two years to make a maximum possible term of ten years. HS2 Ltd has the right to extend the term of the Framework Agreement from eight to ten years in the event that the advertised Scope cannot be completed during the initial eight year term due to changes to the programme, including but not limited to land access delays or prolongation of the programme due to consenting issues.

Lot 2 - Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)

HS2 Ltd has appointed 8 Contractors to Lot 2 which is for the acquisition of geotechnical, hydrogeological and geo-environmental data through surveys, the excavation and detailed logging of exploratory holes, and in-situ and laboratory testing, culminating in the production of factual reports across the Phase Two route, some land of which will be in areas of historic mining. The Framework Agreement has a duration of 8 years with works/services anticipated to be undertaken over a four-year period during that term although works/services may extend over a longer period and further HS2 Ltd retains the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two years in the event of delays to the GI programme (see II.2.11 (Information about options) for further information). Further works may be called off under the Framework Agreement as optional scope at other HS2 sites or by Contracting Bodies other than HS2 Ltd (see VI.3 below). Additional information: Refer to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.

Options: 1) Option to extend the term of Framework Agreement The term of the Framework Agreement is for an initial term of eight years with the right to extend the term of the Framework Agreement for up to a further two years to make a maximum possible term of ten years. HS2 Ltd has the right to extend the term of the Framework Agreement from eight to ten years in the event that the advertised Scope cannot be completed during the initial eight year term due to changes to the programme, including but not limited to land access delays or prolongation of the programme due to consenting issues.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c5e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028662-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work

45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

45111250 - Ground investigation work

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71351500 - Ground investigation services

71355000 - Surveying services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71541000 - Construction project management services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

79311200 - Survey conduction services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Additional Buyers

High Speed Two (HS2) Limited (and in addition the Contracting Bodies listed in VI.3 below)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

AECOM Limited

BAM Nuttall Ltd (TA BAM Ritchies)

Fugro GeoServices Ltd

Geotechnical Engineering Limited

RPS

SOCOTEC UK Ltd

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited

Strata Geotechnics (part of Van Elle Ltd)

Structural Soils Limited

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