--- title: "HS2 C1 ALIGN JV - Launching Girder Assembly Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-57fb9048-9bf6-490d-821f-4e1d18216eac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57fb9048-9bf6-490d-821f-4e1d18216eac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57fb9048-9bf6-490d-821f-4e1d18216eac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57fb9048-9bf6-490d-821f-4e1d18216eac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ALIGN JV (BOUYGUES TRAVAUX PUBLICS, VOLKERFITZPATRICK AND SIR ROBERT MCALPINE)" published: "2021-06-21" --- # HS2 C1 ALIGN JV - Launching Girder Assembly Works Buyer: ALIGN JV (BOUYGUES TRAVAUX PUBLICS, VOLKERFITZPATRICK AND SIR ROBERT MCALPINE) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57fb9048-9bf6-490d-821f-4e1d18216eac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-57fb9048-9bf6-490d-821f-4e1d18216eac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-57fb9048-9bf6-490d-821f-4e1d18216eac.json) ## Summary The ALIGN JV (comprising Bouygues Travaux Publics, VolkerFitzpatrick, and Sir Robert McAlpine) is seeking proposals for the "HS2 C1 ALIGN JV - Launching Girder Assembly Works" contract, which falls under the lifting and handling equipment category. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 23 June 2021. The project is located in the United Kingdom and spans a contract period from 20 September 2021 to 31 March 2022. The total contract value is approximately £250,000, with the procurement method specified as a competitive quotation below the threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in contract lifting services, particularly those with experience in providing cranage and assembly support for large infrastructure projects. With the requirement for multiple cranes and support equipment, companies that can demonstrate technical capabilities and efficient project management will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority is open to considering innovative solutions that meet the project's needs and can manage subcontractor relationships effectively. ## Notice This Tender document outlines the requirement for Contract Lifting Services to be provided to support the Assembly teams of the Balanced Cantilever Launching Girder to be located and used from the North Embankment. Subcontracting parties are required to supply Full contract lift services using suitable cranage in line with the project's needs. This Tender document sets out the work scope required for offloading containerised launch girder items, including the subsequent assembly of the 150m launch girder. The scope will include assembling in piece part the larger components to form the supporting structures and winch structures-including 4 tandem lifts for the main truss assemblies. This scope will also include the disassembly of the launch girder, which by design is a reverse of the assembly sequence. The subcontractor is responsible for supplying all items of equipment, labour, rigging accessories inclusive of engineering services but not necessarily limited to the following: * 2number 750t cranes in tandem lift (Main girder lifting only) * 100te telescopic crawler crane with 32t ballast for general liftin operations * 220te telescopic crawler crane for specific lifting operations and different stages. * Telehandler 5.0te capacity for general duties. The package will be competitively tendered and assessed against a split between commercial (price) and non-commercial/technical criteria - The intention of the Contractor that these works will be tendered as 1 enquiry, however we reserve the right to split the works and award the package to more than 1 sub-contractor. In July 2017, ALIGN (Bouygues Travaux Publics, Sir Robert McAlpine and Volker Fitzpatrick) won the significant C1 package of the UK High Speed 2 line (HS2). Lot C1 consists of 21.6km of high speed rail infrastructure in a rural environment. This will include a 3.37km viaduct, 15.75km twin-tubes tunnel and five vent shafts handling both piston effect and tunnel ventilation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e108b8c-92b7-474a-9a57-f896d9c4cc76 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 21 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | ALIGN JV (BOUYGUES TRAVAUX PUBLICS, VOLKERFITZPATRICK AND SIR ROBERT MCALPINE) | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 1AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment ## Release History - 21 Jun 2021 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e108b8c-92b7-474a-9a57-f896d9c4cc76 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e108b8c-92b7-474a-9a57-f896d9c4cc76 21st June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=56192443 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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