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title: "Under Track Crossing of Utilities - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2"
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# Under Track Crossing of Utilities - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2

Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70e61151-0701-4d7b-92af-e280e13ecf64

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## Summary

The contract titled "Under Track Crossing of Utilities - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2" is managed by the Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra joint venture, focusing on significant infrastructure works within the construction industry, specifically tunnelling and utilities diversion. Located in London, this project is currently in the award stage, having been published on 19th December 2019 with a tender period that concluded on 9th January 2020. The contract period spans from 16th March 2020 to 7th December 2020, with a total contract value of £10 million and a minimum threshold of £5 million. Successful applicants must meet the contractual requirements, including being a Thames Water approved contractor and possessing skills in deep drainage and working within railway environments.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for specialised construction firms, particularly those excelling in tunnelling and utility works. Businesses that are proficient in using micro boring techniques and have a track record of managing temporary works in challenging environments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, companies experienced in collaborating with large infrastructure projects, particularly in the railway sector, can leverage their expertise to establish partnerships and expand their market presence.

## Notice

Under Track Crossing of Utilities 8 Nr pipejacks under the GWML and North Depot railway to carry diverted utilities The UTX will be formed of 8 No. 1.2m internal diameter precast concrete pipes jacked through the ground below the GWML and North Pole (IEP) railway lines. Seven of the bores are to be constructed from a temporary steel sheet piled launch pit located adjacent to OOCL within the decommissioned Hex depot. They will be jacked approximately 175m to a reception pit located within the Wormwood Scrubs common land just south of the boundary to the IEP depot. The eighth bore, which is nearest to Old Oak Common Lane, is to be driven from reception pit located within Wormwood Scrubs land. This 160m long bore will terminate in a reception pit constructed just north of the out of use Down/Up Wycombe Line, railway embankment and adjacent to Old Oak Common Lane Commence works on site July 2020 with the construction of launch and reception pits, including site establishment by the sub-contractor. Commence pipe jacking October 2020, complete December 2020. Prior to this works the sub- contractor shall complete detailed planning, SHEQ documentation approval with all parties, temporary works design and approvals, fabrication design and approvals. The selected Supply Chain Partner must be able to demonstrate: Thames Water approved contractor Micro boring Specialist Deep Drainage Temporary Works Working in railway environment Dimensional Control 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). About the buyer: 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. BBVS are committed to delivering this project to align with the key principles of Integrity, Leadership, Respect & Safety. 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/22f4fe83-e424-45a2-8d1b-1318ea007916 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2020 - 7 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOSEPH GALLAGHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221200 - Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways
- 45221240 - Construction work for tunnels
- 45221247 - Tunnelling works

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2020 at 16:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f4fe83-e424-45a2-8d1b-1318ea007916
- 19 Dec 2019 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614a8cda-6d29-46c7-b226-64b472b171dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22f4fe83-e424-45a2-8d1b-1318ea007916
  2nd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/614a8cda-6d29-46c7-b226-64b472b171dd
  19th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=47186101
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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