--- title: "Old Oak Common Station - Box Station Piling & Diaphragm Wall" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86f467aa-3a1a-459e-a4cd-777dab77cde0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86f467aa-3a1a-459e-a4cd-777dab77cde0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86f467aa-3a1a-459e-a4cd-777dab77cde0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86f467aa-3a1a-459e-a4cd-777dab77cde0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV" published: "2019-11-14" --- # Old Oak Common Station - Box Station Piling & Diaphragm Wall Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86f467aa-3a1a-459e-a4cd-777dab77cde0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86f467aa-3a1a-459e-a4cd-777dab77cde0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86f467aa-3a1a-459e-a4cd-777dab77cde0.json) ## Summary The procurement opportunity titled "Old Oak Common Station - Box Station Piling & Diaphragm Wall" is being issued by Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra JV for the construction of the HS2 project in Watford, UK. This tender process is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 21st November 2019. The project entails significant works, including approximately 2km of diaphragm wall and around 190 under-reamed and 200 straight shaft piles, with an estimated project value of £70 million. The contract is slated to commence on 8th January 2020 and run until 31st July 2021. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for construction and engineering businesses, particularly those experienced in piling and diaphragm wall techniques. Companies that excel in design optimisation and demonstrate robust project capabilities will be well-suited to compete. Subcontractors with a strong commercial understanding and proven track records in similar infrastructure projects could significantly benefit from aligning with the goals of Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra JV and contributing to the successful delivery of this major HS2 initiative. ## Notice This opportunity is for the HS2 box piling and diaphragm wall on the Old Oak Common Station HS2 project. Scope overview: Diaphragm Wall: Approx. 2km worth; - 1.2-1.5m thickness; - depth of 30m Piling: - Approx: 190 under reamed piles (with plunge columns); - 200 straight shafted - Pile dia. 1.8 - 2.4m - Under ream dia. 6.4 - 7.2m Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday - 08:00 - 13:00 Current Main Works Programme: approx. 10 months on-site Programme commencement of 28/09/20 The ability and experience of suppliers in undertaking design optimization activities, and capacity to deliver the main works scope are important considerations for this opportunity. It is anticipated that the current value of this package is circa. PS70m, which BBVS expect to value-engineer through design optimization. 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. BBVS are currently exploring the potential for early contractor engagement to optimize the existing RIBA 4 design. The experience of suppliers in undertaking design optimization, and ability to meet this requirement is also likely to be factored into the scoring criteria. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f72ec3-a19c-45e5-bb15-5ed787624bd6 | | 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 | 14 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 44212400 - Piling - 45262213 - Diaphragm wall technique ## Release History - 14 Nov 2019 at 09:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f72ec3-a19c-45e5-bb15-5ed787624bd6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4f72ec3-a19c-45e5-bb15-5ed787624bd6 14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=46812559 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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