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Forth Bridge Walk Experience On-Bridge Works

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

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22 Mar 2022 at 17:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Forth Bridge Walk Experience On-Bridge Works" was initiated by Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd, focusing on construction work for bridges in the United Kingdom. This procurement, which is in the Award stage, follows a limited method and involves Early Contractor Involvement services for planning the design and build of a public walkway on the iconic Forth Bridge. The contract was awarded to Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited, with a potential project value of approximately £7 million. The contract was signed on 22nd March 2022, following earlier efforts that led to the termination of a combined contract due to lack of bids within the initial funding envelope. The next phase for the Off-Bridge works will be advertised soon through a Prior Information Notice (PIN).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those with specialised knowledge in bridge work or large-scale infrastructure projects. Companies that could benefit from this procurement include those offering design and build services, engineering consultancy, or those experienced in managing complex safety risks on major structures. As the procurement progresses to the design and build phases, there will be additional contract opportunities, making it essential for businesses in this domain to engage and prepare to compete for forthcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Forth Bridge Walk Experience On-Bridge Works

Notice Description

A procurement event commenced in Summer 2020 for a single design and build contract covering a visitor reception (Off-Bridge) and public walk way (On-Bridge) on the Forth Bridge. No bids within the available and advertised funding envelope were received and the procurement was terminated. Consequently the procurement is being awarded as two separate packages covering the On and Off Bridge work. This is a contract for Early Contractor Involvement services to assist with planning for the design and build of the On-Bridge works only. A decision has been made to award this to the contractor who holds the separate bridge maintenance contract. They have a unique understanding of the safety risks to the workforce on this structure. There is an option within for the contractor to progress from the ECI phase to full design and build, if instructed this is anticipated to be valued at approximately PS7m. The contract for the design and build of the Off-Bridge works will be procured via Find a Tender commencing with a PIN inviting interested parties to attend an engagement session.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a contract for Early Contractor Involvement services to assist with planning for the design and build of a walkway on the Forth Bridge which is open to the public. There is an option within for the contractor to progress from the ECI phase to full design and build, if instructed this is anticipated to be valued at approximately PS7m.

Options: Option 1 - Design and Build

Procurement Information

A procurement event commenced in Summer 2020 for a single design and build contract covering a visitor reception (Off-Bridge) and public walk way (On-Bridge) on the Forth Bridge. No bids within the available and advertised funding envelope were received and the procurement was terminated. Consequently the procurement is being awarded as two separate packages covering the On and Off Bridge work. This is a contract for Early Contractor Involvement services to assist with planning for the design and build of the On-Bridge works only. A decision has been made to award this to the contractor who holds the separate bridge maintenance contract. They have a unique understanding of the safety risks to the workforce on this structure. There is an option within for the contractor to progress from the ECI phase to full design and build, if instructed this is anticipated to be valued at approximately PS7m. The contract for the design and build of the Off-Bridge works will be procured via Find a Tender commencing with a PIN inviting interested parties to attend an engagement session.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032509
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007791-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 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
NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.campbell2@networkrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908781000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2DN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING

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