High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, Phase Two - Framework Agreement for Phase Two Route Wide Ground Investigation
A Utilities Contract Award Notice
by HS2
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Works)
- Duration
- 10 year (est.)
- Value
- £85M-£300M
- Sector
- CONSTRUCTION
- Published
- 28 Sep 2023
- Delivery
- To 06 Aug 2033 (est.)
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Birmingham
2 buyers
- HS2 Birmingham
9 suppliers
- AECOM London
- Bam Nuttall Glasgow
- Fugro Geoservices Wallingford
- Geotechnical Engineering Gloucester
- RPS Bristol
- Socotec Burton on Trent
- Soil Engineering Geoservices Leeds
- Strata Geotechnics Part of Van Elle Kirkby in Ashfield
- Structural Soils Bristol, City of
Description
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited has awarded 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).
Lot Division
| 1 | Ground Investigation Partner (GIP) 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 has 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 retains 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). Award Criteria
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| 2 | Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC) HS2 Ltd has appointed 8 Contractors to Lot 2 which 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 has 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 retains 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). Award Criteria
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Award Detail
| 1 | AECOM (London)
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| 2 | Bam Nuttall (Glasgow)
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| 3 | Fugro Geoservices (Wallingford)
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| 4 | Geotechnical Engineering (Gloucester)
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| 5 | RPS (Bristol)
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| 6 | Socotec (Burton on Trent)
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| 7 | Soil Engineering Geoservices (Leeds)
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| 8 | Strata Geotechnics Part of Van Elle (Kirkby in Ashfield)
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| 9 | Structural Soils (None)
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Renewal Options
1) Option to extend the term of Framework Agreement The term of the Framework Agreement is for an initial term of eight years with the right to extend the term of the Framework Agreement for up to a further two years to make a maximum possible term of ten years. HS2 Ltd has the right to extend the term of the Framework Agreement from eight to ten years in the event that the advertised Scope cannot be completed during the initial eight year term due to changes to the programme, including but not limited to land access delays or prolongation of the programme due to consenting issues.
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
- Options are available.
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
Refer to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below. Contracting Entity: This Contract Notice is published by HS2 Ltd on behalf of itself and these Contracting Bodies: • HS2 Ltd (including any successor to HS2 Ltd assuming HS2 Ltd's functions (in whole or in part) relevant to this Framework Agreement); • The Infrastructure Manager; • Route-wide Ground Investigation Contractors; • Any other body as may assume delivery and/or ownership responsibilities in respect of the assets covered by this Framework Agreement; • The future operator(s) the HS2 Phase 2 line.
Reference
- FTS 028662-2023