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title: "Thames Tideway Tunnel - C405 Main Works West - Acton Storm Tanks - Drop Shaft Secondary Lining Slipforming"
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# Thames Tideway Tunnel - C405 Main Works West - Acton Storm Tanks - Drop Shaft Secondary Lining Slipforming

Buyer: BMB JOINT VENTURE (BAM NUTTALL, MORGAN SINDALL PLC & BALFOUR BEATTY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-607c775e-64b4-4664-a867-3bbd08a04b66

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Thames Tideway Tunnel project, specifically the C405 Main Works West focusing on the Acton Storm Tanks and Drop Shaft Secondary Lining Slipforming, is being conducted by the BMB Joint Venture, comprised of BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall PLC, and Balfour Beatty. This contracting authority is located in London and is involved in the construction works category. The project is in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 28th May 2020 and concluding on 30th September 2020. Interested parties were able to submit tenders until 15th May 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for contractors specialised in civil engineering, particularly those with experience in concrete supply and installation, as well as slipforming techniques. Businesses that can provide temporary works design and have a solid track record in similar projects will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on logistics and sequencing during the construction phase also suggests that firms with robust project management capabilities will be at an advantage. Successful engagement in this tender could not only enhance a company's portfolio but also establish a foothold in large-scale infrastructure projects in the UK.

## 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 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. Section 4: Scope of Works Construction of a secondary lining to a 30m dropshaft, casting of the vortex drop tube, and internal walls at Acton Storm Tanks. The site is situated in Ealing, West London. These works are to run concurrently with other BMB areas of works including hydraulic structures works. Full welfare facilities will be provided to all subcontractors. The scope of works includes supply of concrete and provisions of which to carry out the secondary lining. This will require consideration for sequencing alongside the site wide programme. The slipforming operation will be given priority for logistics and laydown areas during this time. The subcontractor will have to take into consideration ducting (condensation drainage and ventilation ducting) that enters the shaft is required, including but not limited to waterproofing detail and casting in. The Subcontractor shall be responsible for design and supply of any temporary works slipform shutter required for construction of the secondary lining of the shaft, baffle walls and casting in the vortex drop tube structure. Returned quotations will be evaluated by BMB JV's (BAM Nuttall, Morgan Sindall PLC & Balfour Beatty) Procurement team in conjunction with our design and engineering teams. Quotations will be evaluated based on; Cost Timeliness of return Adherence to and demonstration of understanding of the drawings and specifications provided at this point. Provision of accurate product specifications to accompany the quotation. Supplier experience of similar projects,evidence of this will be requested should the initial quotation be of interest. Should the candidate supplier be shortlisted they will then be contacted dir Additional information: Acton Storm Tanks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9f18b12-7a94-4702-9b48-79d640bf4075 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 May 2020 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | 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)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44114000 - Concrete
- 44221400 - Shutters
- 45421142 - Installation of shutters

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2021 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9f18b12-7a94-4702-9b48-79d640bf4075
- 24 Apr 2020 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a03221-41ff-4b6b-8b7d-8905e8160818

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9f18b12-7a94-4702-9b48-79d640bf4075
  8th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a03221-41ff-4b6b-8b7d-8905e8160818
  24th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=48916980
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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