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title: "Commissioning and Validation Package (WP38) - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2"
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# Commissioning and Validation Package (WP38) - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2

Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-986e6dc0-7f9b-4089-a46e-437f3bc77859

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## Summary

The public procurement process titled "Commissioning and Validation Package (WP38) - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2" is being conducted by the Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra Joint Venture (BBVS). This tender falls under the mechanical and electrical engineering services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently in the Tender stage, the submission deadline for bids is 9 June 2021, with the contract expected to commence on 13 August 2021 and run until 31 July 2026. The projected contract value ranges between £501,000 and £1,000,000, and the procurement process is classified under works with competitive scoring criteria for tender evaluation across various aspects, including methodology and commercial viability.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in commissioning management, technical consulting, and project management within mechanical and electrical sectors. Companies with experience in infrastructure projects, particularly those familiar with track environments, will be well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is open to such businesses, which can provide innovative solutions and contribute to the successful delivery of this major infrastructure initiative.

## Notice

WP38 Commissioning and Validation Package Scope of Work : Pre-construction Phase The Commissioning Management and Validation subcontractor services will be required during the preconstruction activities to assist the BBVS team in procuring a compliant system. The subcontractor's expertise will assist in procuring a fully complainant integrated system ensuring an efficient install and validation period. The subcontractor is to provide all necessary expertise and experienced personnel to undertake the tasks listed but not limited to below: * Review the Stage 4 MEP design for commissionability, integration and future maintenance. * Support the BBVS team with assessing return bids from the MEP packages (plant and Specialist sub-contracts). * Attend project, progress, technical and commissioning meetings as required. * Complete a technical and compliance review of the plant proposed by the various MEP tenderers. * Support systems interface management (documentation and strategy). * Support BBVS with integrating the HS2 line wide systems into the station. * Produce high-level commissioning strategy and scenario test requirements. * Review the trade contractors commissioning programmes, procedures, check lists, data sheets, instrument schedules, method statements and other documentation provided by the MEP trade contractors and/or suppliers for compliance with the testing and commissioning requirements. * Attend and witness all off-site MEP equipment tests, produce reports and list any observations. * Management the overall Commissioning Activities * Organise and Chair commissioning meetings Construction Phase The services of the Subcontractor will be required during the Installation phase of WP23 to carry out, but not limited to, the below activities: - * Support the BBVS team with technical advice. * Attend project, progress, technical and commissioning meetings as required. * Attend and witness all on-site MEP system tests, produce reports, and list any observations. Monitor corrective work and (if appropriate) witness any further tests to confirm that the MEP systems are commissioned and working within the tolerances set out in the relevant performance criteria and can be signed off as practically complete. * Produce detailed test and commissioning progress monitoring database, and provide weekly progress reports, including progress trends, charts and s-curves. * Comment on issues arising from the installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures witnessed by the commissioning management team that may be included in a MEP Defects List. * Overall management of the MEP Snagging Process 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). 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. No Documentation is included at this point. Additional information: No Documentation is included at this point.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03349f60-33f9-4487-95ad-542c3c4f7d2b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 18 May 2021 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03349f60-33f9-4487-95ad-542c3c4f7d2b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03349f60-33f9-4487-95ad-542c3c4f7d2b
  18th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=55602897
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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