Tunnel Communication System

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: TUNNEL COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
2. Awarding Authority: Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2, GB Email: www.balfourbeattyvinci.com.
3. Contract type: Supply contract
Open
4. Description: The Awarding Authority have been awarded HS2 main works civils contracts, lots N1 and N2 under an Early Contractor Involvement contract (ECI). We are currently in stage one of a two stage process.
We are looking to engage with contractors whom supply and deliver communication systems. The systems will provide voice & data communications and environmental monitoring within tunnels, cross passages and surface areas.
The communication systems are required for:
Long Itchington Wood Tunnel (twin bored tunnel: length: 2 X 1,580m, maximum depth: approximative 30m)
Bromford Tunnel (twin bored tunnel :lengths: 5,703m & 5,621m, maximum depth: approximative 30m)
Previous experience with tunnel communication systems is required.
Full details and specifications will be provided to the successfully shortlisted suppliers. Suppliers should be aware of the scale of this project and should assess their internal capabilities to be able to carry out the intended scope of works, prior to completing this expression of interest (EOI).
About the buyer’s selection process:
When selecting a supplier BBV look for alignment of values, behaviors and cultures, between ourselves and our supply chain. BBV and HS2 have aligned their values to the following:
Integrity
Leadership
Respect
Safety
In order to achieve a successful project outcome we have published a manifesto of our guiding principles, which include:
Making HS2 affordable
Delivering on promises
We build with people in mind
Delivering more than a railway
Achieving more together
Creative and challenging
Successfully shortlisted supplier’s will be those with verifiable experience, and the appropriate capacity ,resources and technical ability to deliver the scope of works. Supplier’s may then be invited to the project, to formally demonstrate their experience and capabilities. As an alternative phone/webinar interviews may be conducted.
On selection, shortlisted supplier’s will be issued with a formal pre-qualification and/or Invitation to Tender (ITT) to demonstrate their ability to work with these values and behaviors in mind, whilst proving their demonstration of capabilities and competence.
About the buyer:
BBV is a joint venture between Balfour Beatty Group and VINCI Group. Balfour Beatty VINCI is a long established joint venture between two global leaders in the delivery of critical Infrastructure and Highways Projects, such as the channel tunnel, crossrail, M4/M5/M6 Smart Motorway projects and HS2 main works civil contract for the north.
More about BBV:
VINCI is the largest contractor in the world
Balfour Beatty is the largest contractor in the UK
BBV have been working together for the past 30 years, their first project being the channel tunnel.
For more information please visit our website www.balfourbeattyvinci.co.uk
5. CPV Code(s): 32500000, 32522000, 32510000, 32523000, 32520000, 32000000, 32524000, 32412100, 32412000, 64200000
6. NUTS code(s): UKG, UKG3, UKG31, UKI
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: West Midlands.
HS2 MWCC North
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Not provided.
9. Estimated value of requirement: Estimated contract value (GBP) J: GBP 1m to 2.5m
10. CompeteFor response deadline: 7.2.2020 (12:00:00).
11. Address to which they must be sent: Note: This is a CompeteFor opportunity. Opportunities may be with both public and private sector businesses. To apply, please click the following link to register on the CompeteFor portal Web:
12. Other information: Estimated tender close date : 31/03/2020
Estimated contract award date : 01/07/2020
Estimated contract start date : 01/11/2020
Opportunity Type : Private Sector
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