Offshore Ground Investigation - Yorkshire Cruise Terminal, Hull

Concepts

• hull
• ground investigation
• yorkshire cruise terminal
• installation of a cruise ship berth
• offshore ground investigation
• purpose of the investigation
• investigation
• terminal
• extent of ground
• offshore services

Location

Kingston upon Hull

Description

The Authority is seeking to procure a consultant to carry out a preliminary offshore ground investigation. The purpose of the investigation is to determine the nature and extent of ground and groundwater contamination within the site boundaries. Full details of the precise requirements are detailed within the relevant sections of the Invitation To Tender pack. The investigation is linked to the following site development project objectives for the Yorkshire Cruise Terminal, Hull: The installation of a cruise ship berth and terminal at Sammy’s Point, Hull. The Consultant is required to make an immediate start on this project following appointment, which is anticipated to be during June 2022. The specified works are anticipated to take a duration of around three (3) months to complete.

Total Quantity or Scope

The investigation shall comprise: i. 12nr Vibrocores to between 3 and 5 metres below bed level · ii. Geotechnical laboratory testing · iii. Geo-environmental laboratory testing. The consultant will: iv. Determine material properties of superficial sediments by method of collecting samples from vibrocores v. Assess chemical contamination of sediments by collection and testing of samples Full details of the precise requirements are detailed within the relevant sections of the Invitation To Tender pack. … 1) Installation of a cruise ship berth and terminal at Sammy’s Point, Hull 2) The berth will be floating and constructed from up to three concrete pontoons connected by interleaf hinges that allow freedom of movement along both the longitudinal and transverse axis but constrain vertical movement between adjacent pontoons 3) Projected lifespan of the pontoon and restraint/ mooring piles is 50 years … Full details of the requirements are contained within the Invitation To Tender pack accessible via the Council's electronic tender portal, YORtender, weblink https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=YORTENDER, Contract Ref. 49546.

CPV Codes

• 71351500 - Ground investigation services
• 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services
• 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
• 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
• 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
• 76520000 - Offshore services
• 90700000 - Environmental services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are not available.
• Performance considerations apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Award on basis of price and quality.