KINGSWAY TUNNEL REFURBISHMENT (DADO PANELS)
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The contracting authority intends to procure a suitably qualified contractor to undertake refurbishment and/or replacement works to the dado panel system within the Kingsway Tunnel.
The Kingsway Tunnel is a critical piece of transport infrastructure, and the existing dado panels-forming part of the tunnel lining and safety system-require upgrade to ensure continued compliance with current safety standards, durability requirements, and operational performance.
The appointed contractor will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of works, which is expected to include, but not be limited to: Condition Assessment and Surveys: Detailed inspection of existing dado panels, fixings, and supporting structures to determine extent of deterioration, defects, and required interventions.
Design Development: Finalisation of design solutions for refurbishment and/or replacement, including materials selection, fire resistance, impact resistance, and compliance with relevant UK and EU tunnel safety standards.
Removal and Installation Works: Safe removal of existing panels where required and installation of new or refurbished dado panels, including all associated fixings, supports, and interfaces with tunnel systems.
Integration with Tunnel Systems: Coordination with existing tunnel infrastructure, including drainage, ventilation, lighting, and emergency systems, ensuring no adverse impact on operations or safety.
Traffic and Operational Management: Planning and implementation of works to minimise disruption, including phased delivery, night-time or partial closures, and coordination with tunnel operations.
Health, Safety, and Compliance: Adherence to all relevant health and safety legislation, including working in confined spaces and live highway environments, with robust risk management procedures.
Environmental Considerations: Management of waste, materials, and environmental impacts in line with applicable regulations and sustainability objectives.
Testing, Commissioning, and Handover: Inspection and verification of installed systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and provision of as-built documentation.
The works will be delivered in a highly constrained operational environment, requiring careful planning, stakeholder coordination, and experience in similar tunnel or highway infrastructure projects.
This procurement seeks to appoint a contractor with proven expertise in tunnel refurbishment, highway infrastructure works, and installation of specialist panel systems.
The project outputs will contribute to the long-term safety, resilience, and operational efficiency of the Kingsway Tunnel.
What the notice asks for
The Kingsway Tunnel is a critical piece
The Kingsway Tunnel is a critical piece of transport infrastructure, and the existing dado panels-forming part of the tunnel lining and safety system-require upgrade to ensure continued compliance with current safety standards, durability requirements, and operational performance.
The appointed contractor will be responsible
The appointed contractor will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of works, which is expected to include, but not be limited to:.
Integration with Tunnel Systems: Coordination with existing
Integration with Tunnel Systems: Coordination with existing tunnel infrastructure, including drainage, ventilation, lighting, and emergency systems, ensuring no adverse impact on operations or safety.
The works will be delivered in
The works will be delivered in a highly constrained operational environment, requiring careful planning, stakeholder coordination, and experience in similar tunnel or highway infrastructure projects.
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- planning · Planning
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