Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c86-67c0-7347-96d9-e1b2c13ff2aa/bbv-hs2-mwcc-north-liw-cross-passages-openings closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # BBV HS2 MWCC North - LIW Cross Passages - Openings [Bip Solutions Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bip-solutions-limited) Estimated value £1 Published 28 Feb 2022 Deadline Closed 7 Mar 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) are constructing the HS2 main works civils contract in area North. ### Long Itchington Wood - Cross Passages - Openings We are looking to engage with the relevant supply chain to deliver the Cutting & Removal of Segment Lining to form Openings for the Cross Passages at the Long Itchington Wood Tunnel. 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). 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. 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 [balfourbeattyvinci.co.uk](https://www.balfourbeattyvinci.co.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Underground railway works Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/03b7d73f-d0d5-42cb-88d0-36ee998c2b9f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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