Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2020-11-25
Buyer: London River Services Ltd (‘LRSL’)
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Competitive procedure with negotiation
CPV classification: 34512000 | 34953000 | 34955000 | 45112700 | 45213340
Estimated value: 10000000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2020-12-11
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: LRSL is procuring one single contract for the design, delivery, operation and demobilisation of a temporary river crossing (and all necessary infrastructure and equipment) to enable pedestrians and cyclists to cross the River Thames at Hammersmith, to operate whilst Hammersmith Bridge is closed for essential repairs and refurbishment works, as outlined in this contract notice and as more particularly described in the procurement documents. The intended start date of the contract is February 2021.
The procurement of a contractor to provide a temporary pedestrian and cyclist river crossing at Hammersmith Bridge, including but not limited to:
This contract is subject to renewal: the term of the contract is subject to extension(s) at LRSL’s discretion, each extension to be for a period of 3 months up to maximum term (including the initial term) of 5 years from the operation of river crossing services. NB: The Estimated total value (II.1.5) is based upon the design, construction, commencement and operation of the river crossing services.
Additional information regarding this II.2.14) is provided in section VI.3) Additional information and marked as such.
Economic operators should note that a state of urgency exists given that Hammersmith Bridge is expected to be closed for at least 12 months; significant numbers of school children that need to cross the river every day and other people who may be vulnerable are having to take alternative, longer, more challenging routes and a safer option is required as soon as practicable. For this reason, the procurement exercise will follow an accelerated timeline.
The procurement process is being conducted by LRSL under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 on behalf of itself.
LRSL reserves the right to withdraw from the procurement process and may award the contract in whole, in part, or not at all as a result of this call for competition. LRSL shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any candidates in considering and/or responding to the procurement process. All discussions and meetings will be conducted in English.
Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in Pounds Sterling and all payments made under the contract will be in Pounds Sterling, unless otherwise advised.
To express an interest in this tender, economic operators need to complete and submit a response to the selection questionnaire (SQ) by the deadline date in Section IV.2.2). To access the procurement documents and complete and submit the SQ, an economic operator will need to be registered on the online e-tendering portal. To register or to check if you are already registered log on to https://procontract.due-north.com
Economic operators must read the instructions carefully before proceeding with registration. Video tutorials, FAQ’s and help pages are included in the Help Centre ‘Responding to Tenders’ section of the e-tendering website (https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/).
For further assistance consult the online help, contact ‘log a ticket’ on the supplier support portal (http://www.proactis.com/Support), or send a message to LRSL via the clarifications area on the portal.
NB: read with sections II.1.5) and II.2.7). Current Hammersmith Bridge repair forecasts suggest that river crossing services will be required for 12 months from completion of construction. A longer period however, may be required, at LRSL’s discretion extending up to a maximum term (including the initial term) of 5 years as per section II.2.7) above. If a longer period is required expenditure will need to increase accordingly taking into account the length of extension(s) and need for LRSL to make provision for risk by LRSL as a prudent contracting authority.
LRSL will observe a standstill period for a minimum of 10 calendar days from when the contract award notice is issued to bidders. That notice will provide full information on the award decision. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful bidders to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. Any appeal or request for additional information should be sent to LRSL (name and address as in Section I.1) of the contract notice). The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provides for aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland).

Eligibility requirements: Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents.

Award value: 10000000