Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
HS2
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, Two Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6GA
UK
E-mail: scc@hs2.org.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.hs2.org.uk/
I.6) Main activity
Railway services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
High Speed Two (HS2) Limited, Phase Two - Framework Agreement for Phase Two Route Wide Ground Investigation
II.1.2) Main CPV code
45111250
II.1.3) Type of contract
Works
II.1.4) Short 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).
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
300 000 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1- Ground Investigation Partner (GIP)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71332000
71351500
71355000
71510000
71541000
71900000
73111000
79311200
79311300
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Qualification Requirements
/ Weighting: pass/fail
Quality criterion: Technical Requirements
/ Weighting: pass/fail
Cost criterion: Value for money requirements
/ Weighting: pass/fail
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Refer to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 - Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
45111200
45111230
45120000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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).
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Cost criterion: Commercial
/ Weighting: 30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of 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.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Refer to VI.3) Additional information in this Contract Notice below.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-015986
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: C1000_3089
Title: Lot 1- Ground Investigation Partner (GIP)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AECOM Limited
London
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 85 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: C1000_3089
Title: Lot 2- Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
07/09/2023
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
Yes
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BAM Nuttall Ltd (TA BAM Ritchies)
Glasgow
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fugro GeoServices Ltd
Wallingford
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Geotechnical Engineering Limited
Gloucester
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
RPS
Almondsbury, Bristol
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
SOCOTEC UK Ltd
Burton on Trent
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited
Leeds
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Strata Geotechnics (part of Van Elle Ltd)
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Structural Soils Limited
Bedminster. Bristol
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 215 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts Of Justice, Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court
Royal Courts Of Justice, Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/09/2023