High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, Phase Two - Framework Agreement for Phase Two Route Wide Ground Investigation

A Tender Notice
by HIGH SPEED TWO (HS2) LIMITED (AND IN ADDITION THE CONTRACTING BODIES LISTED IN VI.3 BELOW)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Works)
Duration
10 year
Value
£300M
Sector
CONSTRUCTION
Published
08 Jul 2021
Delivery
To 06 Aug 2033 (est.)
Deadline
19 Aug 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This procurement is to establish a Framework Agreement for the Phase Two Route Wide Ground Investigation (separated into 2 Lots). Lot 1 for the management and co-ordination of the packaging of GI works as well as the planning and implementation of GI site enabling works (Ground Investigation Partner (GIP)). Lot 2 for the acquisition of geotechnical, hydrogeological and geo-environmental data through surveys, the excavation and detailed logging of exploratory holes, and in-situ and laboratory testing, culminating in the production of factual reports (Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)), some land of which will be in areas of historic mining. Ground Investigations may also be required and called off under the Framework Agreement as optional scope at other HS2 sites or by Contracting Bodies other than HS2 Ltd (see VI.3 below). Applicants may not express interest in, tender or win Lot 1 (GIP) and Lot 2 (GIC).

Lot Division

1 Ground Investigation Partner (GIP)
  • Value: £85M

This procurement is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement. Lot 1 is for the appointment of a single Ground Investigation Partner (GIP) to undertake the management and co-ordination of the packaging of GI works as well as the planning and implementation of GI site enabling works across the Phase Two route. The Framework Agreement is intended to have a duration of 8 years with works/services anticipated to be undertaken over a four-year period during that term although works/services may extend over a longer period and further HS2 Ltd will retain the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two years in the event of delays to the GI programme (see II.2.11) (Information about options) for further information)). Further works may also be required and called off under the Framework Agreement as optional scope at other HS2 sites or by Contracting Bodies other than HS2 Ltd (see VI.3 below). Further information on the procurement and on the Scope, Contracting Bodies and anticipated timing and value of Call-Off Contracts for Lot 1 is included in the Pre-qualification Pack (PQP) made available by HS2 Ltd at the address in I.3 above and in the accompanying initial Procurement Documents (including the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Outline Scope). HS2 Ltd intends to limit the number of Tenderers invited to tender for Lot 1 on the basis set out in PQP Section 4. Additional information: Applicants are referred to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.
2 Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)
  • Value: £215M

This procurement is for the establishment of a Framework Agreement. HS2 Ltd intends to appoint 10 Contractors to Lot 2 although reserves the right to appoint a fewer or greater number of Contractors in the circumstances described in the PQP (see PQP Appendix A3). Lot 2 is for the acquisition of geotechnical, hydrogeological and geo-environmental data through surveys, the excavation and detailed logging of exploratory holes, and in-situ and laboratory testing, culminating in the production of factual reports across the Phase Two route, some land of which will be in areas of historic mining. The Framework Agreement is intended to have a duration of 8 years with works/services anticipated to be undertaken over a four-year period during that term although works/services may extend over a longer period and further HS2 Ltd will retain the option to extend the Framework Agreement for a further two years in the event of delays to the GI programme (see II.2.11 (Information about options) for further information). Further works may be called off under the Framework Agreement as optional scope at other HS2 sites or by Contracting Bodies other than HS2 Ltd (see VI.3 below). Further information on the procurement and on the Scope, Contracting Bodies and anticipated timing and value of Call-Off Contracts for Lot 2 is included in the PQP made available by HS2 Ltd at the address in I.3 above and in the accompanying initial Procurement Documents (including the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire and Outline Scope). HS2 Ltd intends to limit the number of Tenderers invited to tender for Lot 2 on the basis set out in PQP Section 4. Additional information: Applicants are referred to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.

CPV Codes

  • 45111250 - Ground investigation work
  • 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
  • 71351500 - Ground investigation services
  • 71355000 - Surveying services
  • 71510000 - Site-investigation services
  • 71541000 - Construction project management services
  • 71900000 - Laboratory services
  • 73111000 - Research laboratory services
  • 79311200 - Survey conduction services
  • 79311300 - Survey analysis services
  • 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
  • 45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work
  • 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are not available.
  • Financial restrictions apply.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 1. Capitalised terms in this Contract Notice are defined in the PQP (Table 1.3). 2. This Contract Notice is a call for competition. To express interest, Applicants must register at the HS2 eSourcing Portal (https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk) and submit their completed PQQ Response by 12:00 midday 19th August 2021. See additional information in the PQP and accompanying initial Procurement Documents. 3. An Applicant may be a single entity or a Consortium. An Applicant may only submit one Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. 4. I.1 Contracting Entity: This Contract Notice is published by HS2 Ltd on behalf of itself and these Contracting Bodies: • HS2 Ltd; • any successor to HS2 Ltd assuming HS2 Ltd's functions (in whole or in part) relevant to this Framework Agreement. Further information on the Contracting Bodies is included in the PQP. 5. II.1.3 Type of contract: This is a mixed procurement. The Scope of the Framework Agreement includes Works and Services. 6. II.2.3 Place of performance: Ground Investigations are to be carried out across the HS2 Phase Two route and potentially other HS2 sites (see PQP Appendix A1 Outline Scope). 7. II.2.4 Description of procurement: HS2 Ltd intends to appoint 10 Contractors to Lot 2 although reserves the right to appoint a fewer or greater number of Contractors in the circumstances described in the PQP (see PQP Appendix A3). 8. II.2.6 Estimated value: The given value includes the estimated total of the Scope (see PQP Appendix A1 Outline Scope). Further information on the values and HS2 Ltd's assumptions is included in the PQP. 9. II.2.7 Duration of the Framework Agreement: The Framework Agreement is for an initial term of 8 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years (see II.2.11 above). Further information on anticipated timing of Call-Off Contracts is included in the PQP. 10. II.2.9 (Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited): HS2 Ltd intends to invite 4 Applicants to Tender for Lot 1 and 14 Applicants to Tender for Lot 2 but reserves the right to invite less Applicants for one or both Lots and reserves the right to invite additional Applicants in the circumstances described in PQP Instructions to Applicants 4.11. 11. IV.1.1 Type of procedure: HS2 Ltd is procuring the Framework Agreement in accordance with the negotiated procedure with prior call for competition pursuant to UCR 2016 (as amended), reg. 47. As stated in the PQP, HS2 Ltd reserves the right not to conduct negotiations with Tenderers. 12. A response to this Contract Notice does not guarantee that an Applicant will be invited to submit a PQQ Response or be invited to tender. The award process may be terminated or suspended at any time without cost or liability to HS2 Ltd. HS2 Ltd does not bind itself to enter into the Framework Agreement or any contract arising out of the procedures envisaged by this Contract Notice. No contractual rights express or implied arise out of this Contract Notice or the procedures envisaged by it. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to vary its requirements and the procedure relating to the conduct of the award process. HS2 Ltd reserves the right to disqualify any Applicants on terms set out in the PQP. 13. Applicants and Tenderers shall be solely responsible for and liable for all costs associated with and arising out of or in connection with responding to this Contract Notice and any subsequent Invitation to Tender, howsoever incurred.

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