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Remote Tunnel Inspection Services - Technology Development Services and Remote Tunnel Inspection Services

BAZALGETTE TUNNEL LIMITED

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11 Nov 2022 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation for this public procurement contract is Bazalgette Tunnel Limited. The contract title is "Remote Tunnel Inspection Services - Technology Development Services and Remote Tunnel Inspection Services" in the industry category of technical inspection services of engineering structures. The procurement stage is currently active, with two main stages outlined - Remote Tunnel Inspection Technology Development and Proving, and Remote Tunnel Inspection Services - Main Contract. The deadline for tender submission is set for 14th December 2022, with the second stage invitation date scheduled for 10th January 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection services, research and development consultancy services, and architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. Suitable businesses should be prepared for a selective procurement process utilising a Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition. The contract covers services to be delivered in London for the Thames Tideway Tunnel Project. Businesses interested in this opportunity should visit the Tideway website for more information and engage with the procurement process to potentially secure contracts for either or both of the stages outlined.

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Notice Title

Remote Tunnel Inspection Services - Technology Development Services and Remote Tunnel Inspection Services

Notice Description

Tideway is seeking to appoint a Contractor(s) for delivery of Remote Tunnel Inspection Services. The requirement will be delivered under two stages. Stage 1 - Remote Tunnel Inspection Technology Development and Proving; and Stage 2 - Remote Tunnel Inspection Services - Main Contract Stage 2 is subject to successful completion of Stage 1 and Tideway reserves the absolute right not to award a contract for Stage 2. Applicants are referred to the Pre-Qualification Pack (PQP) and accompanying documentation for more information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tideway is seeking to appoint a Contractor(s) for delivery of Remote Tunnel Inspection Services. The requirement will be delivered under two stages. Stage 1 - Remote Tunnel Inspection Technology Development and Proving; and Stage 2 - Remote Tunnel Inspection Services - Main Contract Stage 2 is subject to successful completion of Stage 1 and Tideway reserves the absolute right not to award a contract for Stage 2. The contract term for Stage 1 will be 12 months currently planned from March 2023 to March 2024. If a Contractor is progressed to Stage 2 it is currently envisaged the contract term for Stage 2 remote tunnel inspection services will be a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 5 years. Applicants are referred to the Pre-Qualification Pack (PQP) and accompanying documentation for more information.

Options: Applicants should be aware that the initial term of the Contract for Stage 1 Remote Tunnel Inspection Technology Development and Proving is 12 months (March 2023 - March 2024). It is Tideway's intention to award separate contracts to two separate Contractors to deliver Stage 1. On completion of Stage 1, Tideway will undertake review of Stage 1 deliverables and at Tideway's absolute discretion select one Contractor to deliver Stage 2 Remote Tunnel Inspection Services - Main Contract. The contract term for Stage 2 is currently planned for a minimum of 1 to to a maximum of 5 years. Tideway reserves the right not to award a Contract for Stage 2 Remote Tunnel Inspection Services - Main Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0383dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032092-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

38820000 - Remote-control equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

76600000 - Pipeline-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BAZALGETTE TUNNEL LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 2QG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

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