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title: "Ground Investigation Works at Victoria Embankment"
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# Ground Investigation Works at Victoria Embankment

Buyer: BARHALE CONSTRUCTION PLC  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e1c3a30-7426-4662-ae56-9115194d3c21

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## Summary

The current procurement opportunity involves ground investigation works at Victoria Embankment, managed by Barhale Construction plc, based in Walsall, UK. This contract, classified under the CPV code 45111250 for ground investigation work, is at the Tender stage, with bids due by 11th February 2019. The project scope includes various borehole constructions and associated geotechnical laboratory testing, with a budget ranging from £51,000 to £100,000. The anticipated contract period is from 25th February 2019 to 16th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical services, drilling operations, and construction logistics. Companies that can demonstrate prior experience with Tideway projects or possess compliant drilling equipment are particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, potentially enhancing their capabilities and expanding their market reach through engagement in high-profile infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The provision of all necessary People, Equipment, Plant and Materials necessary to do all the work to achieve completion in respect of the ground investigation works at Victoria Embankment Foreshore Project o Mobilisation/ Demobilisation of all plant, tools and materials required for delivering the work o Visit 1 - Construction / Installation of 2 vertical boreholes with recovery cores adjacent to the main shaft. Installed from 98mATD (working platform) to 51mATD, Depth of 47 metres. o Visit 2 - Construction/ Installation sub vertical boreholes (probe drilling) from within the shaft, up to an angle of 15 degrees. Total of 9 number holes to be drilled at a depth of 12m, from level 75mATD. o Visit 3 - Construction/ Installation sub vertical boreholes (probe drilling) from within the shaft, up to an angle of 15 degrees. Total of 9 number holes to be drilled at a depth of 12m, from level 63mATD. o Visit 4 (optional) - Tunnel probe drilling 7 number horizontal tunnel probes at a diameter of 50mm, up to variable angle TBC and to a depth of between 10 and 15 metres. o All Installation, commissioning and maintenance of all boreholes / probe drilling. o Procurement, supply, fabrication, delivery and offloading of materials, plant and labour required for the installation of boreholes / probe drilling. o Testing according to works information. o Supply of any discharge tanks or similar and maintenance of this equipment if required to carry out the subcontract works. o Geotechnical Laboratory Testing and resultant Factual Report. Proposed terms of contract: NEC3 Option A, secondary options to be agreed. Full Subcontract Works Information attached. Further documents and drawings are available on request. Factors to be considered during selection: 1. Cost 2. Previous Tideway experience required or allowance to be made in order to comply with Tideway requirements in terms of equipment, staff, logistics or provide evidences of working on projects of similar scope, scale and standards. 3. Provide evidences of drilling equipment compliance with NRMM standards (min IIIB engine emissions) 4. Company size and trading area We are working for FLO (Ferrovial and Laing O'Rourke JV) on Victoria Embankment (Tideway Central) with our scope being sinking a 15 m diam shaft and 50 m deep in the Thames foreshore.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91fdd484-6691-4715-a3bf-38df7d47f418 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 16 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | BARHALE CONSTRUCTION PLC |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS1 4NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Palfrey |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2019 at 11:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91fdd484-6691-4715-a3bf-38df7d47f418

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91fdd484-6691-4715-a3bf-38df7d47f418
  21st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=42827479
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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