--- title: "HS2 MWCC Central C1 Permanent Works Category 3 (CAT 3) check" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a7e029d7-685c-4be9-93e0-9b170b2bbbd2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7e029d7-685c-4be9-93e0-9b170b2bbbd2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7e029d7-685c-4be9-93e0-9b170b2bbbd2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7e029d7-685c-4be9-93e0-9b170b2bbbd2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ALIGN D - JACOBS / RENDEL / INGEROP CONSORTIUM" published: "2018-09-05" --- # HS2 MWCC Central C1 Permanent Works Category 3 (CAT 3) check Buyer: ALIGN D - JACOBS / RENDEL / INGEROP CONSORTIUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a7e029d7-685c-4be9-93e0-9b170b2bbbd2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a7e029d7-685c-4be9-93e0-9b170b2bbbd2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a7e029d7-685c-4be9-93e0-9b170b2bbbd2.json) ## Summary The Align D consortium, comprising Jacobs, Ingerop, and Rendel, is seeking tenders for the "HS2 MWCC Central C1 Permanent Works Category 3 (CAT 3) check," which involves providing engineering design services for high-speed rail infrastructure in the UK. The procurement, classified under engineering design services for civil engineering works, is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 11th September 2018. This project encompasses significant infrastructure components, including a 3.4 km viaduct and a 16 km twin-bore tunnel, scheduled to commence its contract period from 15th March 2019 to 31st December 2020, with a total contract value between £5 million and £10 million. This tender presents ample opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in high-speed rail design, civil engineering consultancy, or large-scale design and build projects. Companies specialising in complex structures like bored tunnels or deep shafts, as well as those familiar with HS2 standards and UK design processes, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process prioritises technical capability and organisational capacity, highlighting the potential for growth in the engineering sector through involvement in major infrastructure initiatives. ## Notice HS2 Lot C1 consists of 21.6km of high speed rail infrastructure in a rural environment. This will include a 3.4km viaduct, 16km twin-bore tunnel with mined cross-passages and five vent shafts. Cat 3 checking services are required as part of the permanent works detailed design. Full details and specifications will be provided to successfully shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers should be aware of the scale of this Project before responding to this opportunity. Interested suppliers capable of delivering this work are invited to respond to this opportunity. The buyer will conduct a shortlisting exercise around the following criteria: Technical Capability - experience in design of: High Speed Rail Bored Tunnels Deep Shafts Sprayed Concrete Lining Complex viaduct structures, including rail-structure interaction Post-tensioned segmental superstructure construction, including balanced cantilever erection methods Geotechnics High Speed 2 involvement Perceived conflict of interest Current level of resource commitment Knowledge of applicable HS2 standards Organisational capability Organisation size, staff numbers Experience in large scale D&B projects Turnover in total and railway infrastructure UK Presence and familiarity with UK design, cat 3 checking and certification processes The results of the shortlisting exercise will not be published. Successfully shortlisted consultants will be issued with Invitation To Tender documents containing further details and instructions. ITTs may be issued to other companies at the buyer's discretion. Align D is the permanent works designer for HS2 Lot C1 (Align JV), consisting of Jacobs, Ingerop / Rendel. http://alignjv.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03de0b2-a6dd-484a-907e-c3d302a7cd08 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Mar 2019 - 31 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 | ALIGN D - JACOBS / RENDEL / INGEROP CONSORTIUM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 1AD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | St Pancras & Somers Town | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works ## Release History - 5 Sep 2018 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03de0b2-a6dd-484a-907e-c3d302a7cd08 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d03de0b2-a6dd-484a-907e-c3d302a7cd08 5th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=41051806 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - http://alignjv.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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