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title: "HS2 Old Oak Common Station - Box Piling and Diaphragm Wall"
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# HS2 Old Oak Common Station - Box Piling and Diaphragm Wall

Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b92e42e9-c6e3-4523-a42b-9df14b374ad6

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## Summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra JV is currently engaged in a significant procurement process for the "HS2 Old Oak Common Station - Box Piling and Diaphragm Wall" project, which falls under the works category with a particular focus on piling and diaphragm wall techniques. The contract, expected to value approximately £70 million, explores the opportunity to design optimize the existing project and includes extensive site work beginning from 8th January 2020 and concluding on 31st July 2021. This procurement is at the award stage, with the last tender period closing on 21st November 2019, and aims to deliver around 2km of diaphragm wall and nearly 400 piles at the specified site in Watford, UK. Interested suppliers are advised that the exact scoring criteria will be developed by BBVS and that they will be invited to submit tenders through an external ERP system.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in large-scale construction and civil engineering, particularly those experienced in design optimisation, piling systems, and diaphragm wall techniques. Suppliers capable of demonstrating robust methodologies, health and safety measures, and project management capabilities will be well-positioned to compete. This project aligns with the growth strategy of Balfour Beatty, VINCI, and Systra, enhancing potential future collaboration avenues within the HS2 infrastructure programme. By engaging in this tender, businesses can establish themselves as key partners in major infrastructure projects across the UK.

## 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/6ed004ba-f5d8-4641-81ba-edc73a79df9c |
| 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 | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2020 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLETANCHE BACHY BALFOUR BEATTY GROUND ENGINEERING JV |

## 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

- 29 Apr 2021 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed004ba-f5d8-4641-81ba-edc73a79df9c
- 14 Nov 2019 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287a4942-ba17-4008-85f4-595ab136cf66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ed004ba-f5d8-4641-81ba-edc73a79df9c
  29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/287a4942-ba17-4008-85f4-595ab136cf66
  14th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=46824600
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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