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title: "Rocksawing"
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# Rocksawing

Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c4580af-b3af-4e04-9321-573af35d13f2

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Limited, focusing on a project titled "Rocksawing" within the engineering and construction industry. This initiative involves rock saw cutting along 48km of carriageway to accommodate widening and drainage improvements in the Southern Region of the United Kingdom, primarily from Winchester to Southampton. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 27 August 2021. The project is valued at approximately £127,931 and follows a limited procurement method, specifically competitive quotations below the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and engineering works, particularly those experienced in rock saw cutting and related operations. Companies that are well-suited to compete must hold a Constructionline Gold account and demonstrate capabilities regarding health and safety challenges, as well as having a strong track record in similar projects. Subcontractors with resources for executing the required saw cutting and coring tasks, whilst adhering to safety standards, will be particularly favoured in this competitive process.

## Notice

On behalf of the SMP Alliance working with Highways England we (Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd) require Rock Saw Cutting along the edge of carriageway for widening and new drainage for an (approximate) total of 48km. Providers will be required to have the capacity to deliver works in the Southern Region, Winchester to Southampton. Terms and Conditions specific to the works will be issued during the tender period for agreement in principle. To register your interest in these works your organisation must hold as a minimum: Constructionline Gold. Tenders will then be issued with a two week return period. Scoring will be carried out within 1 week of return date. The Subcontract Scope for Rocksawing works will be people, Equipment, Plant and Materials to (where appropriate) - Saw cut existing asphalt pavement 300mm from edge of carriageway for an approximate length of 48km. - Saw cut to be 100mm wide and up to 750mm deep. - Outputs are expected to be 1km/shift. - This work will be undertaken on dayshifts behind varioguard in 4 phases, starting with the central reservation, and then moving to verge phases. - Saw cut is to be completed by mechanical means (Rock Saw) to avoid the need for small tools. The Subcontract Scope may also included some Coring works; Core concrete retaining wall or other structure, diameter between 50mm to 200mm. 1. Please confirm that you hold a Constructionline Gold account or Common Assessment Standard, of "Verified" status. Please provide a valid account number. 2. What are the most significant H&S challenges that you foresee on the Smart Motorways Alliance Projects and can you demonstrate how you as a company will mitigate against these challenges? 3. Provide details of your current and future secured workload (Dates, values, resource requirements) and confirm that you will have sufficient resource available to deliver to the scheme's requirements. 4. Please confirm if you have SMART Motorway Experience and detail which previous projects you have worked on if applicable. 5. Please provide ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 Certificates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be17efc1-cbac-4d13-8de6-6b666b31b311 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2021 - 8 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £127,931 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BALFOUR BEATTY CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO21 2FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Badger Farm and Oliver's Battery |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2021 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be17efc1-cbac-4d13-8de6-6b666b31b311

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be17efc1-cbac-4d13-8de6-6b666b31b311
  13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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