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title: "UXO Surveys - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2"
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# UXO Surveys - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2

Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d52539e-e4c2-44af-9cca-4345fd301ebf

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## Summary

The procurement opportunity titled "UXO Surveys - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2" is being managed by Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra JV, focusing on the ordnance surveying industry. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions due by 6th January 2020. The project entails conducting a detailed Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) desk study and risk assessment over an area of approximately 15 hectares in London, United Kingdom, in relation to the development of the new Old Oak Common Station site.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in UXO surveying, risk assessments, and related consultancy services. Companies equipped with expertise in conducting thorough UXO surveys and risk mitigation strategies, particularly those capable of working within track environments, would be well-suited to engage in this procurement process. The competitive tendering approach highlights the need for high-quality submissions, indicating that well-prepared and compliant firms could secure contracts that align with major infrastructure developments such as the HS2 project.

## Notice

UXO Survey Provide an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) desk study and risk assessment for an area of approximately 15 hectares at the new Old Oak Common Station Site, including satellite sites for example in Wormwood Scrubs The survey shall provide an assessment of the risks posed to the Site by UXO provide mitigation methods to address the UXO risk prior to and during ground investigation or any other intrusive works commencing. UXO survey report to be carried out in accordance with CIRIA C68i - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO), A Guide for the Construction Industry. About the buyer's selection process: Respondents to this opportunity should be advised that shortlisted applicants will be invited to tender through an external ERP system. The exact scoring criteria are currently being developed by BBVS, and shortlisted suppliers will be invited to register for the ERP system in due course. What is clear at this stage is that tenders will be scored competitively across a range of criteria, such as, but not limited to: HSEQ, Commercial, Programme, Methodology (particularly with working in a track environment). Respondents to this opportunity should be advised that shortlisted applicants will be invited to tender through an external ERP system. The exact scoring criteria are currently being developed by BBVS, and shortlisted suppliers will be invited to register for the ERP system in due course. What is clear at this stage is that tenders will be scored competitively across a range of criteria, such as, but not limited to: Commercial, Programme, Methodology, HSEQ, Capability and Capacity. In 2018, Balfour Beatty, VINCI and Systra (BBVS) created a strategic alliance to deliver major infrastructure projects for HS2, in particular the Terminus at Old Oak Common.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cdeacd0-7b77-4f3a-bf92-866f4b76c175 |
| 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 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 21 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 VINCI SYSTRA JV |
| Locality | WATFORD |
| Post town | Watford |
| Postcode | WD24 4WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Watford |
| Electoral ward | Tudor |
| Westminster constituency | Watford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38546100 - Bomb detectors
- 71355200 - Ordnance surveying

## Release History

- 21 Dec 2019 at 00:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cdeacd0-7b77-4f3a-bf92-866f4b76c175

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cdeacd0-7b77-4f3a-bf92-866f4b76c175
  21st December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=47242525
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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