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title: "Thames Tideway Tunnel - C405 Main Works West - Project wide Access Covers"
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# Thames Tideway Tunnel - C405 Main Works West - Project wide Access Covers

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-575166de-8df2-485a-969d-4405ab1cf94a

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## Summary

The Thames Tideway Tunnel project, initiated by BMB Joint Venture (comprising BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall PLC, and Balfour Beatty), aims to address combined sewer overflow discharges in London by constructing a new storage and transfer tunnel. The current procurement process involves the tender titled "Thames Tideway Tunnel - C405 Main Works West - Project wide Access Covers", classified under the industry category of Access Covers (CPV code 44423760). The tender period concluded on 18th June 2021, and the value of the awarded contract is £61,441, with the contract period starting from 23rd July 2021 to 1st August 2023, specifically for works in multiple locations across London, including Acton and Putney.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of access covers, particularly those specialising in materials such as stainless steel, galvanised, and ductile iron. Companies that possess accreditation, technical expertise, and the capability to provide materials compliant with specific standards such as BS EN 124 and BS 7903 will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement method used is competitive quotation, which is suitable for suppliers providing solutions at or below the specified threshold, making it accessible for firms looking to expand their market presence in public works contracts.

## Notice

The Thames Tideway Tunnel project (the Project) will control CSO discharges by intercepting and diverting combined sewage flows into a new storage and transfer tunnel. The main tunnel will run from Acton Storm Tanks in west London to Abbey Mills Pumping Station in the east, where it will connect to the Lee Tunnel, which will transfer the combined sewage to Beckton Sewage Treatment Works for treatment. The Project extends from Acton Storm Tanks in west London, to Abbey Mills Pumping Station in east London. The Project includes associated works at Beckton STW, Shad Thames Pumping Station and Bekesbourne Street. The geographic layout of the Project and local authorities through which it passes is shown in Figure 1. The Project comprises: a. tunnels: i. a main tunnel which will capture and store combined sewage from CSOs along its route and transfer it to Abbey Mills Pumping Station, from where the Lee Tunnel will transfer it for treatment at Beckton Sewage Treatment Works ii. 11 connection tunnels, which will link flows from CSOs to the main tunnel. b. Worksites: i. five main tunnel Worksites (drive and/or reception sites) ii. 16 CSO Worksites iii. two System modification Worksites Thames Tideway Tunnel iv. works at Beckton Sewage Treatment works. Scope of Works The scope is for the supply of Stainless Steel, Galvanized & Ductile Iron Access Covers as detailed in TTW - Access Covers Specification Extracts v2 and Access Covers Procurement Schedule v3 together with all documents and specifications listed within this Invitation To Tender. The Access Covers will be required for our Carnwath Road, Putney, Acton, King Georges Park and Barn Elms Worksites. Technical Responses * Provide all materials technical data sheets * Provide details of all accreditations * Provide details of production lead time and availability. * Supply of COSHH data sheets for all products * Material Compliance Record's shall be required for all materials where applicable * To comply with the relevant provisions of BS EN 124, BS 7903 and the Highway Agency's 'Chamber Tops and Gully Tops for Road Drainage and Services: Installation and Maintenance' HA 104/09 (or CD534). See Specification for further details. * Where cover size indicated is not a standard sizing, alternative sizing may be suggested and noted by the supplier. * Standard lockable option to be proposed by supplier. Locking mechanism to be advised by supplier. * See specification for further requirements. Galvanised covers and frames shall comply with the relevant provisions of BS EN ISO 1461. * All covers shall have standard 'T' lifting keys or threaded. Supplier to advise the diameter of threaded keys. * Method of lifting covers to be advised by supplier including indicative weights. Commercial Response Additional information: Acton Storm Tanks Worksite

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccbae27-e02a-480f-ab11-b520cfad680e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2021 - 1 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,441 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | BMB JOINT VENTURE (BAM NUTTALL, MORGAN SINDALL PLC & BALFOUR BEATTY) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1V 1LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44423760 - Access covers

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2021 at 13:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccbae27-e02a-480f-ab11-b520cfad680e
- 15 Jun 2021 at 09:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2eb403-93fa-4697-8cd3-9057c94d048f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ccbae27-e02a-480f-ab11-b520cfad680e
  17th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e2eb403-93fa-4697-8cd3-9057c94d048f
  15th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=56015061
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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