--- title: "SASWP36 - Birdproofing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de9ccc27-3512-48c6-8a24-9cbd3ffc1218" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de9ccc27-3512-48c6-8a24-9cbd3ffc1218" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de9ccc27-3512-48c6-8a24-9cbd3ffc1218.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de9ccc27-3512-48c6-8a24-9cbd3ffc1218.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SKANSKA INFRASTRUCTURE (RAIL)" published: "2021-08-26" --- # SASWP36 - Birdproofing Buyer: SKANSKA INFRASTRUCTURE (RAIL) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de9ccc27-3512-48c6-8a24-9cbd3ffc1218 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de9ccc27-3512-48c6-8a24-9cbd3ffc1218) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de9ccc27-3512-48c6-8a24-9cbd3ffc1218.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "SASWP36 - Birdproofing" is managed by Skanska Infrastructure (Rail), focusing on construction work in the railway industry. The project entails the installation of birdproofing measures on the SAS13 Bridge located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. Currently, the tender is in the planning stage, with proposals due by 3rd September 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2021 and extend until 30th December 2021. This tender involves a competitive bidding process, requiring submissions to be evaluated based on a balanced scorecard that will examine criteria including quality, sustainability, and commercial price. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in construction work, particularly those with expertise in railway infrastructure and environmental mitigation solutions. Companies that are equipped to provide innovative bird deterrent measures and possess Personal Track Safety (PTS) Accreditation are well-suited to compete. With the backing of Network Rail and the expected value of the contract ranging from £6,000 to £15,000, this project could serve as a valuable entry point for small and medium-sized enterprises in the public procurement landscape. ## Notice Birdproofing of the SAS13 Bridge existing flat span. The Existing Flat Span of the SAS13 Bridge is a Parallelogram in Shape on Plan, the Edge Beams are 21m Long and the Bridge is 8.4m Wide. The Bridge is supported upon 2 no. Abutments, each approximately 9m Long. Tenderers will provide a proposal to install Bird/Nesting Deterrent Measures to both the Underside of the Bridge and Abutment Shelves. It is envisaged the deterrent measures could be Netting, Spikes, Metal Strands, etc. The exact method and material may be suggested by the contractor for acceptance. The SAS13 Flat span runs above the DBP3 lines, therefore all access to the Underside of the Bridge would be via Network Rail ROTR or Possession working. All operatives will require Personal Track Safety (PTS) Accreditation as works are on-or-near the line. 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: - Quality - Sustainability - Competence - Commercial Price - Etc 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. 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/e8adbe4c-ab8f-4ab3-b424-94c20468d1f5 | | 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 | 26 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Dec 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges - 45221112 - Railway bridge construction work ## Release History - 26 Aug 2021 at 12:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8adbe4c-ab8f-4ab3-b424-94c20468d1f5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8adbe4c-ab8f-4ab3-b424-94c20468d1f5 26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=57634319 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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