London Gateway Port has simply invited bids to ship its gound-breaking 12-storey automated empty container stacking facility at the Thurrock terminal.
The next-generation BOXBAY storage scheme will see the shed construction rise to round 55m, stretching 323m lengthy and 159m large throughout the present MT Park space.
The job combines heavy civils, deep foundations and a significant structural metal bundle, with greater than 15,000 tonnes of steelwork required alongside 50,000m² of cladding and a 46,500m² roof.
Groundworks might be equally demanding, with over 5,000 precast piles — every round 28m lengthy — wanted to help a 1.2m deep strengthened concrete raft.
The contractor may also ship full infrastructure works together with drainage, energy, firewater and IT programs, alongside heavy-duty pavements and ancillary buildings.
A key problem might be delivering the works inside a completely operational port terminal, requiring tight logistics, sequencing and security controls.
The construction will home 15 automated storage retrieval machines operating on 3km of rail, though the programs themselves might be provided individually.
Procurement is being run below a aggressive versatile process, beginning with a variety stage earlier than shortlisted bidders are invited to tender and negotiate.
Final bids might be assessed on a 60:40 worth to high quality break up, with contract award anticipated in July.
The two-year construct is because of begin on website later that month.
Contractors should submit requests to take part by 29 April. Click here.
