--- title: "Earthing & Lightning Protection (WP37.1) - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c64e2dea-c5ca-42d8-bed5-8f0af8363ede" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c64e2dea-c5ca-42d8-bed5-8f0af8363ede" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c64e2dea-c5ca-42d8-bed5-8f0af8363ede.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c64e2dea-c5ca-42d8-bed5-8f0af8363ede.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV" published: "2021-05-18" --- # Earthing & Lightning Protection (WP37.1) - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2 Buyer: BALFOUR BEATTY VINCI SYSTRA JV Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c64e2dea-c5ca-42d8-bed5-8f0af8363ede [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c64e2dea-c5ca-42d8-bed5-8f0af8363ede) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c64e2dea-c5ca-42d8-bed5-8f0af8363ede.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Balfour Beatty VINCI Systra JV seeking contractors for the project titled "Earthing & Lightning Protection (WP37.1) - Old Oak Common (S4) Station - HS2". This works package falls under the construction industry and is located in London, United Kingdom. Currently at the Tender stage, interested parties must submit their applications by the deadline of 3rd June 2021. The overall project contract is expected to commence on 1st October 2021 and conclude on 31st July 2026, with a minimum contract value of £251,000 and a maximum of £500,000. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical works, particularly those with expertise in earthing and lightning protection systems. Contractors with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects and a robust understanding of compliance with HS2 standards will be well-positioned to apply. Companies should be capable of collaborative work, particularly in a track environment, and have the capacity to engage in continuous assessment throughout the project lifecycle. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to consider participating, as the project aims to engage a diverse range of suppliers. ## Notice WP37.1 Earthing and Lighting Protection Scope of Work : WP37.1 scope consists of the design development, supply, installation, validation and assurances of the earthing, bonding, and lightning protection to the whole project, including HS2 and GWML stations plus Shared Accommodation Building at Old Oak Common Station. The successful contractor of WP37.1 will be novated to the successful contractor of WP23.1 once awarded. All works to be installed in accordance with the Earthing Management Plan reference: - * 1CP02-BVS_WSP-EL-PLN-SS07-000001 The Earthing Management Plan specification document is to be read in conjunction with the Standards and Guidance documents, as identified in its section 5. Particularly HS2 standards and British Standards 7671:2018 and 7430 2011 + A1 2015. BBVS have several piled structures which contain earthing and lightning protection interfaces. WP37 Subcontractor will review, install, and record assurance evidence prior to the main MEPH subcontract being placed. The subcontractor is to further develop the RIBA 4 design to include the installation processes, commissioning, project assurance, operation and maintenance manuals, operator, and maintainer training, for the earthing and Lightning protection package. Full scope detail is within the earthing management plan, which forms the basis of this works package. The delivery of this package covers but not limited to the following activities: - * Development of RIBA 4(A) design produced by WSP for BBVS to final part RIBA 4 (B) with a fully integrated and buildable Earthing and lightning Protection design. * Responsible for the overall station common bonding system, linking and separating all earthing and bonding across the two stations. This includes but not limited to lightning protection, HV/LV, and traction. * Periodic review during RIBA 4B and RIBA 5 of the electrical design to ensure compliance. * Period Testing along with care and custody is a requirement to handover and will be included within this work package. * Consideration should be given to working with other subcontractors to Maximise off-site installation. 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/3e5abd1b-9493-4392-adf6-dde87d543fe0 | | 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 | 3 Jun 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 31216200 - Lightning conductors - 45312310 - Lightning-protection works - 45312311 - Lightning-conductor installation work ## Release History - 18 May 2021 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e5abd1b-9493-4392-adf6-dde87d543fe0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e5abd1b-9493-4392-adf6-dde87d543fe0 18th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=55580451 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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