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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: BBV HS2 MWCC NORTH – LONG ITCHINGTON SOUTH PORTAL – PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION
2. Awarding Authority: Balfour Beatty VINCI JV HS2, GB. Web: www.balfourbeattyvinci.com
3. Contract type: Public works contract
4. Description: The Awarding Authority have been awarded HS2 main works civils contracts for the specified location.
We are looking to engage with an experienced contractor supply chain who provide supply and installation of passive fire protection on the top 3m of the Green tunnel and porous portal as per the below cross section. works.
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).
The passive fire protection shall:
Provide a protection level equivalent to 35mm of Promatect-T boards.
Prevent the reinforcement temperature (105mm nominal cover) to exceed 450°C when tested to the Eureka curve.
Prevent concrete spalling over 40mm deep when tested to the Eureka curve.
Achieve a design life of 120 years.
Be designed by the subcontractor to withstand the design pressure & suction loads
5. CPV Code(s): 45200000, 45343000
6. NUTS code(s): UKG, UKG3, UKG31
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: Delivery point : West Midlands
BBV HS2 MWCC North – Long Itchington South Portal
Area North project in the West Midlands
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Supply chain ID 12354-HS2 MWC North
9. Estimated value of requirement: Not provided.
10. CompeteFor response deadline 26.3.2026 (12:00).
11. Address to which they must be sent: Note: This is a CompeteFor opportunity. Opportunities may be with both public and private sector businesses. To apply, please click the following link to register on the CompeteFor portal Web:
12. Other information: Opportunity Method Contract Opportunity
Opportunity Status Open
Opportunity Type Private Sector
Notice Type Notice
Nature of Opportunity Works
Estimated contract value (GBP) Not disclosed
About the buyer’s selection process:
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.
On selection, shortlisted supplier’s may be issued with a formal pre-qualification and/or an Invitation to Tender (ITT) to demonstrate their ability to work with these values and behaviours in mind, whilst proving their demonstration of capabilities and competence.
About the buyer:
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 www.balfourbeattyvinci.co.uk
Details of specialist staff required (if any) NA
Estimated tender close date 24/04/2026
Estimated contract award date 23/06/2026
Estimated contract start date 28/07/2026
Please visit the website above for documentation
TKR-2026320-EX-1868386