Published date: 6 October 2022

Last edited date: 6 October 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 30 July 2021, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Road tunnel construction work - 45221241

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£1,169,383,706.09

Procurement reference

tender_198955/1110693

Published date

6 October 2022

Closing date

30 July 2021

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

8 September 2022

Contract end date

31 December 2031

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Competitive dialogue (above threshold)

Tenders are invited from pre-qualified suppliers after discussion of requirements and potential solutions.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

The planning application for the A303 Stonehenge is still pending redetermination by the Secretary of State for Transport, following the quashing of the decision to grant the Development Consent Order (DCO). This contract will only become live once the Secretary of State has concluded the planning process and only if this process results in a DCO being granted.

The requirements of the scheme that will be the responsibility of the successful applicant are principally captured in the following areas:
1. Design and construction of the new works;
The scheme's new works includes the design and construction of the civil, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), technology and environmental components, key features of the new works are summarised below:
- Tunnel: A twin-bore tunnel, approximately 2 miles (3.3 kilometers) long beneath the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, including tunnel portals and approach structures, tunnel service buildings and plant rooms, tunnel control system and mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
- Tunnel boring machine - design, manufacture, testing, shipping and on-site assembly
- Carriageway works
- Bridge works to form a viaduct over the River Till, an under bridge for the B3083, a flyover at the A345 Countess Roundabout, and 4 green bridges (Parsonage Down accommodation bridge, Winterbourne Stoke accommodation bridge, A360 Longbarrow Junction & green bridge No. 4)
- Carriageway and tunnel technology
- Landscaping and habitat creation
- Extension of Parsonage Down National Nature Reserve
- Protected species mitigation measures
- Ensure rights of way and private means of access
- Mainline earthworks
- Utilities works
2. Refurbishment, replacement and modification of existing assets;
There are works required on existing assets under the current ownership of both National Highways and Wiltshire Council. Continued engagement and consultation will be required with both parties throughout the design and construction phases for these elements including:
- Existing A303 de-trunking works
- Demolition works and site clearance works
- Modification works to existing structures
3. Maintenance and operation during construction
Maintenance and operation of the existing A303 within the site boundary will be required for the duration of the construction works. The appointed Contractor will be required to liaise with National Highways, its maintenance contractors and Wiltshire Council to coordinate activities.
4. Post construction maintenance period
There is an extended maintenance period (minimum of 5 years, maximum of 7 years) after construction to 'prove' the tunnel performs as intended. Maintenance is included as part of this period and the Contractor will be responsible for all elements of the infrastructure associated with the tunnel and its approaches. The appointed Contractor will be required to liaise with National Highways, its maintenance contractors and Wiltshire Council to coordinate activities and tunnel operations.


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Award information

Awarded date

8 September 2022

Contract start date

8 September 2022

Contract end date

31 December 2031

Total value of contract

£1,169,383,706.09

This contract was awarded to 3 suppliers.

BeMo Tunnelling UK Ltd

Address

24 Old Queen Street, London, UK, SW1H 9HP

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

FCC Construcción, S.A.

Address

Balmes 36, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Webuild S.p.A.

Address

Centro Direzionale Milanofiori Strada 6 - Palazzo L - Rozzano, Italy

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

No

Supplier is VCSE?

No


About the buyer

Address

Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay
Bristol
BS1 6HA
England

Email

procurementa303@nationalhighways.co.uk