--- title: "SASWP03.1 - Rail Systems - Bonding, HV, OLE" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d5df5505-5111-42dd-b848-38098d396b9b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5df5505-5111-42dd-b848-38098d396b9b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5df5505-5111-42dd-b848-38098d396b9b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5df5505-5111-42dd-b848-38098d396b9b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SKANSKA INFRASTRUCTURE (RAIL)" published: "2021-03-23" --- # SASWP03.1 - Rail Systems - Bonding, HV, OLE Buyer: SKANSKA INFRASTRUCTURE (RAIL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5df5505-5111-42dd-b848-38098d396b9b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d5df5505-5111-42dd-b848-38098d396b9b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d5df5505-5111-42dd-b848-38098d396b9b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Skanska Infrastructure (Rail) for the project titled "SASWP03.1 - Rail Systems - Bonding, HV, OLE", located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender falls within the works category and has a total value of £2,500,000, with a minimum value of £1,000,000. The tendering period is scheduled to close on 31st March 2021, while the contract period is expected to commence on 25th June 2021 and run until 30th June 2022. The procurement methods involve formal invitations to tender alongside evaluations based on a balanced scorecard addressing criteria such as Health & Safety and Environmental considerations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in railway construction, high-voltage cable installation, and overhead line engineering services. Companies with expertise in managing complex rail systems and capable of adhering to stringent safety and quality standards will be particularly well-suited to compete. The combination of construction, engineering services, and critical infrastructure development associated with this project may also attract businesses looking to expand their operations in the railway sector. ## Notice Skanska SAS13 Bridge Replacement - Rail Systems WP03.1 Scope 1) Main Works: 1.1) Bonding: Modification and Installation of Red Traction Return Bonds to 2 No. Feed Structures. Removal of 1 No. Feed Structure Red Bond Installation Modification and Installation of Return Screening Conductors Disconnection and Modification of Structure and asset bonds along 500m of Blockade Works, Dual Track. Installation of Structure and asset bonds to 500lm on new electrified railway works. 1.2) Traction Power (HV): Testing and Commission of 2 no. 800lm HV Feeder cables and 2 No. 800lm Return Cables Feed Modification to 2 no. existing structures Supply to 2 no. New Feed Structures Removal of all modified Traction Power Equipment post Blockade 1.3) OLE: Enabling Works including: - Installations of switches and insulated section to 2 no. wire runs. - Removal of switches and insulated section from 2 no. wire runs, reinstatement of OLE. 24hr Blockade Works including: - Removal of Neutral Section equipment and providing new anchorage for 2 No. Wire Runs to new SSA's - Complete removal of 2 No. Wire runs back to Anchor Structures, each circa 400m long - Reinstallation of 2 no. wire runs, each 400m long including all small part steelwork - Installation of New Neutral Section equipment at Feed Structure - All testing, commissioning and EIS 1.4) Staff / Professional Service: Supply of OLE CRE for Works Supply of HV/E&P CRE for Works Supply of HV Cable Testers Supply of Rail System Manager, embedded within SAS 13 Project Team to Manage all Rail Systems Disciples 2) Enabling Works: 2.1) High Voltage Cable Route Track Side Elevated GRP Trough Route - Circa 260lm Direct Buried Route - Circa 90lm Ground Laid GRP Trough Route - Circa 140lm Under Road Crossing Route - Circa 40lm Cable Rack Installation through Confined Space Culvert - Circa 50lm 2.2) HV Cable Installation Hauling and Installation of Approximately 1600lm of Single Core Cable 120mm2 Copper XLPE insulated with 83mm2 screen, MDPE, Graphite - Including 2 no. HV Joints Hauling and Installation of Approximately 1600lm of 19/4.22 Aluminium RED PVC Insulated Cable - Including 2 no. HV Joints Testing and Proving of Installed Cables 2.3) OLE Foundations 3 No. 610mm Dia, circa 7m Long Installation via Track Mounted Plant 2.4) OLE Structures 2 No. Self Supporting Anchors (SSA) 1 No. Twin Track Cantilever (TTC) inc Switching Platform and Ladder Access Installation via Track Mounted Plant Tenderers will be issued a formal invitation to tender (ITT) with a pricing and submission document to complete. The submission will included a balanced scorecard requesting answers to questions (along with evidence) to be submitted for review and scoring. The highest scoring tenderers will be considered preferred tenderer for the works. High level criterial of the balanced scorecard questions will include: Health & Safety Quality Sustainability Environmental Competence Capability Capacity Commercial Price Mid tender reviews will be held prior to the submission deadline to review the scope of works with the SAS13 project team. Following the submission deadline, there will be post tender reviews to review your submissions with the SAS13 project team. Best and final offers may be requested from tenderers. Skanska have been employed by Network Rail (NR) to replace the existing SAS 13 bridge to increase lateral clearance below the structure to enable the construction of HS2's new depot access lines and access to the new HS2 depot via road. The existing bridge forms the rail intersection between the Stechford to Aston (SAS) line and the Birmingham to Derby Line (DBP3). The new bridge will be a 92m single spanning structure. Skanska's appointment by Network Rail includes the design and demolition of the existing bridge and installation of the new structure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67efa677-2688-45e8-b5cf-e4712dedc41f | | 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 | 23 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,500,000 | | 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 | SKANSKA INFRASTRUCTURE (RAIL) | | Locality | RICKMANSWORTH | | Post town | Watford | | Postcode | WD3 9SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Three Rivers | | Electoral ward | Chorleywood South & Maple Cross | | Westminster constituency | South West Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 31321300 - High-voltage cable - 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work - 45221122 - Railway viaduct construction work - 45232210 - Overhead line construction - 45234100 - Railway construction works - 50225000 - Railway-track maintenance services - 71311230 - Railway engineering services ## Release History - 23 Mar 2021 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67efa677-2688-45e8-b5cf-e4712dedc41f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67efa677-2688-45e8-b5cf-e4712dedc41f 23rd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=54533045 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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