--- title: "Under Track Crossing of Utilities - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2 Re-Issue" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-770a90ca-409d-43b7-9bb9-cc35f9dbbf1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-770a90ca-409d-43b7-9bb9-cc35f9dbbf1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-770a90ca-409d-43b7-9bb9-cc35f9dbbf1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-770a90ca-409d-43b7-9bb9-cc35f9dbbf1b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV" published: "2020-01-24" --- # Under Track Crossing of Utilities - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2 Re-Issue Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-770a90ca-409d-43b7-9bb9-cc35f9dbbf1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-770a90ca-409d-43b7-9bb9-cc35f9dbbf1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-770a90ca-409d-43b7-9bb9-cc35f9dbbf1b.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a tender titled "Under Track Crossing of Utilities - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2 Re-Issue," initiated by Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra JV, a strategic alliance focused on delivering major infrastructure projects for HS2. The contract falls within the construction industry category for tunnelling works, specifically involving the construction of eight under-track crossings using precast concrete pipes. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 7 February 2020 and a contract period commencing from 16 March 2020, lasting until 7 December 2020. The project is located in London, United Kingdom, and has a value ranging from £5,000,000 to £10,000,000, indicating a significant contract opportunity for construction firms. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with competencies in tunnelling, micro boring, deep drainage, and working in railway environments. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in safety, health, environment, and quality management (HSEQ), as well as temporary works design and approvals, would be well-suited to compete. Shortlisted applicants will be evaluated on various criteria, including commercial and methodological aspects, which highlights the competitive nature of the bidding process. This project is ideal for contractors looking to expand their portfolio in major infrastructure projects and gain experience within the HS2 initiative. ## Notice If you have submitted a response to our previous advertisement, you do not need to respond to this advertisement as well. 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 Interchange at Old Oak Common. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89cc47-f1e5-4a01-b523-e7c9cdaea94b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45221200 - Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways - 45221240 - Construction work for tunnels - 45221247 - Tunnelling works ## Release History - 24 Jan 2020 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89cc47-f1e5-4a01-b523-e7c9cdaea94b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc89cc47-f1e5-4a01-b523-e7c9cdaea94b 24th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=47638729 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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