INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTANCY GROUP

1. Introduction

Infrastructure Consultancy Group ("ICG" or "the Company"), a Constructionline Gold accredited civil engineering consultancy and principal contractor with over 35 years of excellence delivering comprehensive infrastructure design, structural engineering, construction management, and project delivery services across major urban regeneration, commercial development, residential construction, transportation infrastructure, and public realm projects throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and international markets, is seeking qualified civil engineering contractors, specialist subcontractors, MEP service providers, structural steelwork fabricators, and construction management partners for the design-build, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a landmark mixed-use development adjacent to the iconic Grade II* listed Battersea Power Station in London.

This transformative urban regeneration project represents a complex, high-value construction and civil engineering undertaking demanding sophisticated capabilities across multiple domains including reinforced concrete superstructure and substructure, structural steelwork fabrication and erection, deep basement excavation and piling, mechanical electrical and plumbing (MEP) systems, building envelope and façade engineering, public realm and landscaping, Thames riverside flood defences, transportation infrastructure and highways, utilities diversions and connections, heritage integration with listed structures, and comprehensive construction logistics while adhering to CDM 2015, Eurocodes BS EN 1990-1999, Building Regs 2010, BREEAM Excellent, and ISO 45001:2018.

2. Project Overview

Battersea Power Station Phase 2 is a comprehensive mixed-use development requiring integrated civil engineering, structural design, MEP coordination, and construction management across all phases from enabling works through practical completion. The engagement represents a construction contract value of approximately £285 Million GBP over a 42-month construction programme with defects liability period, and will encompass:

• Mixed-Use Development & High-Rise Residential Construction: Comprehensive civil engineering and construction services for twin-tower residential scheme requiring sophisticated coordination and delivery encompassing two residential towers (Tower A: 38 storeys/132m, Tower B: 42 storeys/145m) containing 685 private residential apartments ranging from studios (45m²) to 4-bedroom penthouses (280m²) with premium specification, ground floor and mezzanine commercial units totaling 12,500m² gross internal area (GIA) divisible for retail, restaurants, cafes, flexible workspace, and community facilities, four-level basement car park accommodating 420 vehicles with electric vehicle charging infrastructure (150 EV points), secure cycle storage (850 spaces), plant rooms, service areas, and back-of-house facilities, reinforced concrete frame structure utilizing post-tensioned flat slab construction on residential floors optimizing structural efficiency and ceiling heights, transfer structures at podium levels distributing tower loads to basement columns, basement retaining walls designed for groundwater pressure and earth loading, precast concrete façade elements and architectural precast spandrel panels, curtain wall system featuring thermally broken aluminium frames, triple-glazed insulating glass units (IGUs) achieving U-value ≤0.8 W/m²K, solar control coating reducing cooling loads, automated external shading systems on south and west elevations, rooftop plant areas housing cooling towers, air handling units (AHUs), emergency generators, photovoltaic arrays (500kWp combined capacity), green roofs with biodiversity value, rooftop amenity terraces (3,200m²) with landscaping, seating areas, outdoor kitchens, children's play spaces, building services infrastructure including VRF heating and cooling systems serving residential apartments, centralised heat network connection to Nine Elms heat network, domestic hot water generation via combined heat and power (CHP) and heat pumps, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) for apartments achieving Passivhaus equivalent performance, centralised building management system (BMS) with DDC controls, life safety systems including sprinkler coverage to BS 9251, fire alarm with voice evacuation per BS 5839-1, smoke control systems for escape stairs and lobbies, emergency lighting and signage, electrical infrastructure with HV substation receiving 11kV supply from UK Power Networks, LV distribution at 400V three-phase, small power and lighting systems with LED throughout, photovoltaic integration and battery storage (500kWh capacity), telecommunications and IT infrastructure with FTTP (fibre-to-the-premises), distributed antenna system (DAS) for mobile coverage, smart building systems and IoT sensors.
• Deep Basement Excavation, Piling & Substructure Works: Complex geotechnical engineering establishing structural foundations: Site investigation and ground conditions analysis interpreting borehole data, trial pits, cone penetration tests (CPT) characterizing London Clay, River Terrace Deposits, and Made Ground strata, groundwater monitoring establishing piezometric levels and perched water table conditions, contamination assessment testing for hydrocarbons, heavy metals, asbestos from historic industrial use, remediation strategy for identified contamination, secant pile retaining wall construction installing 900mm and 1200mm diameter bored piles to 28m depth forming continuous impermeable barrier, temporary propping and permanent slab support during basement excavation, pile design considering structural capacity, groundwater cut-off, construction tolerances, basement excavation in stages with temporary works design, dewatering system using deep wells and sump pumping maintaining dry working conditions, structural monitoring of adjacent structures including listed Power Station buildings, Thames Path, railway viaduct, settlement markers, inclinometers, piezometers with trigger levels and contingency plans, piled foundations for tower loads utilizing large diameter bored piles (1500-2400mm) to depths of 35-45m bearing in London Clay, pile load testing including preliminary pile tests (PLT), working pile tests, integrity testing using sonic logging or cross-hole sonic logging (CSL), ground improvement and grouting of variable strata, pile cap construction in reinforced concrete (grade C35/45) with heavy reinforcement congestion requiring careful detailing and pour planning, basement slab construction with structural screed, waterproofing membrane (Type A tanking per BS 8102), sump chambers and pumping stations for residual groundwater, permanent dewatering if required, basement wall construction in reinforced concrete with external waterproofing, insulation, and drainage board, construction joints with hydrophilic waterstops and PVC waterstops, movement joints accommodating thermal effects and settlement, structural connections between basement and superstructure with rebar couplers, cast-in plates, post-installed anchors, basement MEP rough-in with service penetrations, sleeves, builders' work openings coordinated with architectural and services drawings.
• Reinforced Concrete Superstructure & Structural Frame: High-rise concrete construction demanding precision and quality: Concrete frame design to Eurocodes (BS EN 1992-1-1) optimizing member sizes, reinforcement quantities, constructability, structural analysis using finite element modeling (FEM) software (ETABS, SAP2000) verifying strength, serviceability, stability under gravity loads, wind loading per BS EN 1991-1-4, seismic considerations per Eurocode 8 (although UK low seismicity), robustness and progressive collapse resistance per BS EN 1991-1-7, post-tensioned slab design utilizing unbonded monostrand tendons achieving longer spans (9-10m typical), reduced slab depths (250-300mm), improved deflection control, reduced cracking, formwork and falsework design with load calculations, stability checks, lifting studies, method statements for formwork erection and striking, climbing formwork for cores and shear walls, table forms or flying formwork for floor slabs, concrete specification using C32/40 for general slabs and columns, C40/50 for high-stress areas, C50/60 for transfer structures, designed concrete mixes with GGBS or PFA reducing embodied carbon, superplasticizers improving workability, retarders in hot weather, accelerators in cold weather, concrete supply and pumping logistics coordinating ready-mix deliveries, concrete pumps (boom pumps, line pumps), pour rates, contingency plans for breakdowns or delays, concrete placement procedures with pour sequences, lift heights, vibration compaction removing air voids, finishing achieving specified tolerances (SR2 for soffit, SR3 for tops of slabs per Concrete Society TR34), curing using curing compounds, wet hessian, polythene sheeting maintaining moisture for hydration, reinforcement fixing using high-tensile steel bars (grade B500C), mesh fabric, rebar scheduling with bar bending schedules (BBS), clash detection with MEP services, cover to reinforcement ensuring durability (40mm minimum), spacers and chairs supporting reinforcement, lap lengths and anchorage per codes, post-tensioning operations with specialist subcontractors installing ducts and anchorages, stressing tendons after concrete gains strength (typically 72 hours minimum or 25 N/mm²), grouting ducts with cementitious grout for corrosion protection, quality control and testing including cube tests (concrete strength at 7, 28 days), slump tests (workability), air content, temperature monitoring during curing, cover meter surveys verifying rebar cover, rebound hammer tests (surface hardness), ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) assessing concrete quality, trial panels for visual finishes, pre-pour inspections by structural engineer and building control approving formwork, reinforcement, embedments before concrete placement.
• Structural Steelwork Fabrication, Erection & Connections: Precision steelwork for transfer structures and architectural features: Structural steel design to Eurocode 3 (BS EN 1993-1-1) specifying section sizes, steel grades (S275, S355, S460), connection details (bolted, welded, hybrid), stability bracing, corrosion protection strategies, steelwork fabrication in CE marked workshop per BS EN 1090-1 and -2 with traceability of materials, mill certificates, welding procedure specifications (WPS), welder qualifications per BS EN ISO 9606-1, non-destructive testing (NDT) including ultrasonic testing (UT), magnetic particle inspection (MPI), radiographic testing (RT) of critical welds, dimensional checks verifying tolerances per BS 5950 or SCI publications, surface preparation and painting with blast cleaning to Sa2½, multi-coat protective system (zinc-rich ephi primer, epoxy intermediate, polyurethane topcoat) achieving C4 or C5 durability per BS EN ISO 12944, fire protection application using intumescent coatings, cementitious spray, or board encasement achieving required fire resistance (60, 90, 120 minutes), steelwork delivery and logistics coordinating truck deliveries to congested urban site, temporary storage areas, cranage requirements, traffic management, steelwork erection using mobile cranes or tower cranes, sequential erection sequences maintaining stability at each stage, temporary bracing and props during construction, surveying and alignment using total stations achieving ±5mm positional tolerance, plumbness checks on columns, bolted connections using high-strength friction grip (HSFG) bolts with controlled tightening torque or turn-of-nut method, bolt tension checks using tension calibrator or ultrasonic bolt gauge, welded connections with qualified welders, welding consumables matching parent metal properties, weld quality inspection including visual examination, dye penetrant testing (DPT), interface with concrete including cast-in plates, shear studs welded to steel beams for composite action, holding-down bolts grouted with high-strength non-shrink grout, composite metal deck installation spanning between steel beams, trapezoidal profile with embossments for shear bond, welded shear studs or powder-actuated pins, structural topping concrete forming composite slab, edge trims, fire stops, acoustic insulation between floors.
• Building Envelope, Façade Engineering & Glazing Systems: High-performance envelope achieving thermal efficiency and aesthetics: Building envelope design achieving U-values: walls ≤0.18 W/m²K, roof ≤0.15 W/m²K, ground floor ≤0.18 W/m²K, windows ≤0.8 W/m²K, air permeability ≤3 m³/h/m² @ 50 Pa exceeding Building Regulations Part L requirements and targeting BREEAM Excellent, curtain walling system design utilizing stick or unitized construction, structural mullions and transoms transferring wind loads and self-weight to structural frame, sightlines optimizing glass-to-frame ratio, acoustic performance achieving Rw 35-40 dB reducing external noise from railway and traffic, fire resistance at compartment lines with spandrel panels rated EI 60 or EI 90, glazing specification using triple insulating glass units (IGUs) with low-emissivity (low-E) coating on surface 2 or 3, argon gas fill in cavities, laminated inner panes for safety and security, solar control glass on south and west elevations with g-value ≤0.35 reducing cooling loads, structural glazing with silicone sealant bonding glass to frame, tested weathertightness per BS EN 12152, water penetration resistance, mock-up testing constructing full-scale façade mock-up on site with representative details, testing air permeability per BS EN 12153, water tightness per BS EN 12154, wind resistance per BS EN 12179, thermal performance using calibrated heat flux meters or infrared thermography, acoustic performance in reverberation chamber, building envelope commissioning with thermographic surveys identifying thermal bridges, air leakage testing using blower door per BS EN 13829, smoke pencil tests around junctions, rainscreen cladding systems using terracotta panels, fiber cement panels, composite metal panels, aluminum panels providing maintenance-free durable aesthetic, ventilated cavity behind cladding promoting drainage and ventilation, insulation at structural backing wall (mineral wool, PIR boards), windscreen membrane, secondary steelwork supporting cladding, brise-soleil and external shading using powder-coated aluminum fins, automated louvres, perforated screens reducing solar gain, green walls and living walls with irrigation systems, planting medium, species selection for UK climate, roofing systems with single-ply membrane (PVC, TPO) or built-up felt, insulation (PIR, mineral wool), vapor control layer, falls to outlets (1:80 minimum), edge trims, copings, rainwater outlets with overflow provision, green roof build-up including waterproofing, root barrier, drainage layer (geocomposite), filter fabric, growing medium (100-150mm depth), sedum or wildflower planting.
• Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Services Installation: Building services design and installation ensuring comfort and efficiency: Mechanical services design achieving energy performance targets for Part L compliance and BREEAM Excellent rating, heating systems utilizing district heating connection from Nine Elms Heat Network with heat interface units (HIUs) in each apartment metering heat and hot water consumption, backup boilers, thermal storage, VRF (variable refrigerant flow) or VRV (variable refrigerant volume) systems for apartments providing heating and cooling, zonal control, coefficient of performance (COP) >4.0, heat pumps (air-source or ground-source) for base building or amenity areas, ventilation systems including MVHR units achieving heat recovery efficiency >80%, supply and extract ductwork, acoustic attenuators, fire dampers at compartment lines, comfort cooling for commercial areas using chilled water from central chillers or air-cooled condensing units, AHUs with heating/cooling coils, filters, controls, toilet extract and kitchen extract with grease filters, interlocked with fire alarm, electrical services design with HV/LV infrastructure, HV substation with transformer (1500 kVA typical) stepping down 11kV to 400V, switchgear, protection relays, metering, LV distribution boards on each floor with sub-distribution to apartments and common areas, small power circuits with twin socket outlets per BS 7671, lighting design using LED luminaires, daylight dimming, presence detection, emergency lighting with central battery or self-contained fittings, fire alarm system with L1 category per BS 5839-1, optical smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual call points, sounders, voice alarm in common areas, disabled refuge two-way communication, lightning protection per BS EN 62305, earthing and bonding per BS 7671, photovoltaic system design with roof-mounted panels, DC isolators, inverters, export metering, battery storage for load shifting and backup, EV charging infrastructure with 7kW or 22kW charging points, load management system preventing grid overload, plumbing and drainage with cold water supply from Thames Water mains with booster sets and break tanks, hot water generation via HIUs or central calorifiers, instantaneous or storage, Legionella risk assessment and control measures (temperature, flushing regimes, TMVs), above-ground drainage with soil and vent pipes (SVPs), waste pipes, anti-siphon traps, below-ground drainage with separate foul and surface water systems, inspection chambers, petrol interceptors, SUDS (sustainable urban drainage systems) including permeable paving, attenuation tanks, swales, blue-green roofs, sprinkler and fire suppression systems per BS 9251 for residential or BS EN 12845 for commercial, pumps, tanks, valves, commissioning and testing of all MEP systems including air balancing, water flow testing, electrical testing (insulation resistance, earth loop impedance, RCD operation), functional testing of controls, building management system (BMS) programming and integration.
• Public Realm, Landscaping & Thames Riverside Works: High-quality external spaces integrating with heritage and river: Public realm strategy creating pedestrian-friendly environment with tree-lined avenues, pocket parks, seating areas, public art installations, wayfinding signage, materials palette coordinating with heritage context using natural stone paving (York stone, granite), resin-bound gravel, clay pavers, tactile paving for visually impaired, street furniture design including seating, bollards, cycle stands, litter bins, planters in contemporary style respecting heritage, tree planting with semi-mature specimens (14-16cm girth) in tree pits with structural soil cells allowing root growth beneath paving, irrigation systems, root barriers preventing damage to services, species selection including London Plane, Hornbeam, Oak, Lime suitable for urban conditions, soft landscaping with shrub beds, herbaceous planting, ornamental grasses, biodiversity enhancements, wildflower meadows, habitat creation for insects and birds, children's play area with play equipment meeting BS EN 1176 and 1177, safety surfacing (wetpour, timber mulch), seating for caregivers, fencing, Thames riverside works including reconstruction of Thames Path providing continuous public walkway, flood defenses to Environment Agency standards protecting against 1 in 1000 year flood event considering climate change allowances, flood walls or earth bunds, flood gates, self-closing barriers, landscaping with salt-tolerant species, riverside terraces and viewing platforms, lighting design using LED column lights, bollard lights, feature lighting highlighting heritage architecture, light pollution control limiting upward light output, cycle and pedestrian routes segregated where possible, crossing points with tactile paving, dropped kerbs, SUDS features including rain gardens, bioretention areas, permeable paving reducing surface water runoff by 50% vs. pre-development, attenuation tanks beneath public realm, petrol interceptors treating runoff before discharge to Thames, utilities coordination burying or relocating existing services (gas, water, electricity, telecoms, sewers), new connections serving development, district heating pipework, fiber optic ducting.
• Highways, Transportation Infrastructure & Access Improvements: Connectivity enhancements supporting development: Highway works along Battersea Park Road and surrounding streets, road widening if required, junction improvements optimizing traffic flow and pedestrian safety, traffic signal installations or modifications coordinating with Transport for London (TfL) and Wandsworth Borough Council, signage and road markings conforming to Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions (TSRGD), bus stop relocations or enhancements providing bus shelters, real-time information displays, accessible boarding areas, on-street parking provision including disabled bays, electric vehicle bays, motorcycle parking, loading bays for commercial units and servicing, traffic calming measures using speed tables, raised crossings, chicanes if required in residential areas, pavement works reconstructing footways with tactile paving at crossing points, dropped kerbs, accessible routes, cycle infrastructure including cycle lanes (advisory or mandatory), cycle parking (Sheffield stands), secure cycle storage facilities, signage and wayfinding for cyclists, basement access ramp for vehicles with gradients ≤1:10, headroom clearance 2.4m minimum, drainage gullies, tactile warnings at top and bottom of ramp, vehicle tracking ensuring safe maneuvering for fire appliances, refuse vehicles, delivery trucks, swept path analysis, visibility splays at junctions conforming to Manual for Streets or Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB), construction traffic management planning routing construction vehicles avoiding residential streets where possible, wheel washing facilities preventing mud on highway, temporary traffic management during works, liaison with highways authority obtaining necessary permits (Section 278, Section 38, Section 104 agreements), road safety audits at stages 1-4 per GG119 Road Safety Audit, transport assessment submitted with planning application demonstrating acceptable traffic impact, travel plan encouraging sustainable transport modes, construction logistics plan approved by local authority detailing vehicle movements, hours of work, noise and dust control.
• Construction Sequencing, Logistics & Site Establishment: Complex programme management in constrained urban site: Site establishment and mobilization securing site with hoarding (minimum 2.4m height), pedestrian protection including covered walkways, scaffolding, site offices and welfare facilities for contractors and consultants meeting CDM 2015 Welfare Facilities requirements, first aid facilities, drying rooms, canteen, storage containers for tools and materials, tower crane installation with planning permission, crane foundation designed for imposed loads, exclusion zones, lift plans for critical lifts, banksman training, materials storage and logistics in limited laydown area requiring careful planning, just-in-time deliveries, offsite consolidation center potentially, vertical transportation using tower cranes, material hoists, temporary construction hoists for personnel and small materials, enabling works including demolition of existing structures (if any), site clearance, asbestos removal by licensed contractors, ecological surveys and mitigation (nesting birds, bats, badgers), archaeological watching brief if required by planning condition, utilities diversions of existing services conflicting with new construction, temporary supplies (electricity, water) during construction, construction programme utilizing critical path method (CPM) scheduling with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, logic-linked activities, resources loaded, milestones, phasing plan minimizing impact on operational Power Station and public realm, separating basement construction from superstructure enabling concurrent working, vertical phasing constructing towers in stages, temporary works design for complex temporary structures (propping, scaffolding, falsework), certified by Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) per BS 5975, lifting operations planned per LOLER requiring thorough examination of lifting equipment, appointed person, lift plans, exclusion zones, concrete supply chain management coordinating multiple suppliers, batching plants, pump operators, finishers ensuring continuous pours without cold joints, night and weekend working potentially required for critical pours or crane operations, liaison with local authority and neighbors, considerate constructors scheme participation, community liaison officer appointed, complaints procedure, monitoring and mitigation of environmental impacts including noise, dust, vibration, air quality, water pollution.
• Health, Safety & Environmental Management: Comprehensive safety culture achieving zero harm: CDM 2015 compliance with Principal Designer appointed pre-construction preparing pre-construction information, health and safety file, Principal Contractor role developing construction phase plan, coordinating contractors, monitoring safety performance, Designer's duties ensuring designs eliminate or reduce risks where reasonably practicable, providing information about remaining risks, health and safety plan establishing site rules, emergency procedures, welfare provisions, permit to work systems, risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for all activities with generic and task-specific assessments, toolbox talks delivered daily covering specific hazards, safety inductions mandatory for all site personnel covering site hazards, emergency procedures, welfare facilities, reporting systems, PPE requirements, permits to work for high-risk activities (hot works, confined spaces, work at height, excavations, lifting operations), site inspections by project managers, safety officers, HSE advisors weekly or more frequently, safety audits by external consultants, accident and incident reporting per RIDDOR requirements, investigation of near misses, root cause analysis, corrective actions, occupational health monitoring for noise, vibration, dust, hazardous substances, health surveillance for workers exposed to health hazards (HAVS, occupational asthma), welfare facilities compliant with CDM 2015 including toilets, washing facilities, drinking water, rest areas, changing rooms, drying facilities, first aid provision with trained first aiders, first aid kits, emergency procedures, evacuation plans, assembly points, fire safety measures including fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems during construction, means of escape kept clear, hot works permits controlling welding and cutting, fire watch post-works, site security with CSIA registered security officers, CCTV monitoring, access control, environmental management system certified to ISO 14001, environmental management plan addressing pollution prevention, waste management, resource efficiency, environmental monitoring of noise, dust, air quality, watercourses, complaints procedure, noise and vibration management with baseline surveys, continuous monitoring using dosimeters or vibration meters, mitigation measures (acoustic barriers, low-noise equipment, restricting noisy works to daytime), dust control using water sprays, wheel washing, sheeting of stockpiles, monitoring PM10 particulate matter, air quality management plan if in AQMA (Air Quality Management Area), water pollution prevention storing materials away from drains, spill kits available, bunds around fuel/chemical storage, inspection of watercourse outfalls, waste management achieving 95% diversion from landfill, segregating waste streams (timber, metal, plasterboard, packaging, concrete, inert), licensed waste carriers, waste transfer notes, ecology protection implementing mitigation from Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA), nesting bird checks, bat roost surveys, biodiversity enhancements (bird boxes, bat boxes, green roofs, native planting).
• Quality Assurance, Testing & Commissioning: Systematic quality control ensuring compliance and performance: Quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015, quality plan establishing inspection and test plans (ITPs), hold points, witness points, acceptance criteria, construction tolerances per BS 5606 for dimensional accuracy, material testing including concrete cube testing (minimum 1 sample per 50m³ or daily), reinforcement testing (tensile test, chemical analysis) per batch, structural steelwork NDT as specified, masonry mortar testing, aggregates testing, inspection and testing plans (ITPs) documenting required tests, frequency, acceptance criteria, responsible parties, inspection activities by Clerk of Works, resident engineer, structural engineer, building control surveyor, third-party inspectors for specialist elements, snagging and defects management creating punch lists, categorizing defects (Category 1 critical, Category 2 non-critical), tracking resolution, photographic records, commissioning of building services conducting pre-commissioning checks (cleaning pipework, testing controls, setting to work), commissioning (functional testing, performance testing, integration testing), seasonal commissioning testing heating in winter, cooling in summer, commissioning managers coordinating activities, witness testing by client's representatives, O&M manuals compilation creating operation and maintenance manuals for all building systems including asset registers, maintenance schedules, emergency procedures, manufacturer datasheets, warranties, training client's facilities management team on building operations, handover procedures including phased handovers if required, key ceremonial handover, defects liability period (typically 12 months) rectifying defects appearing post-completion, final account settlement agreeing final costs, settling variations, releasing retention monies, Building Regulations compliance obtaining Building Control approval at each stage, final certificate confirming compliance, warranties and guarantees collating from specialist subcontractors and suppliers, as-built information preparing as-built drawings showing actual construction (often using laser scanning for accuracy), building information models (BIM Level 2) with COBie data handover, performance testing post-occupancy evaluating energy consumption vs. design predictions, identifying performance gap, fine-tuning controls, BREEAM assessment and certification achieving target rating (Excellent or Outstanding) through design and construction credits, post-construction review identifying lessons learned, celebrating successes.

3. Scope of Work - Detailed Service Requirements

The selected civil engineering contractor and specialist subcontractors must demonstrate expertise and provide comprehensive services encompassing:

• Design Development, Structural Engineering & Technical Coordination: Comprehensive design services advancing scheme from planning approval to construction: RIBA Stage 3 Spatial Coordination developing detailed proposals, coordinating all disciplines, preparing cost plan, RIBA Stage 4 Technical Design producing detailed technical information, specifications, coordinating specialist subcontractor design, submitting for Building Regulations approval, structural engineering design to Eurocodes utilizing advanced analysis software (ETABS, SAP2000, Robot Structural Analysis), optimizing structural solutions for efficiency and economy, foundation design considering ground conditions, bearing capacity, settlement, pile design using empirical methods or finite element analysis, basement design considering groundwater, earth pressures, structural loading, superstructure design sizing columns, beams, slabs, cores for gravity and lateral loads, connection design ensuring robust load paths, ductile behavior, constructability, buildability reviews optimizing designs for ease of construction, reducing risk, specialist design coordination integrating façade engineering, MEP, geotechnics, fire engineering, acoustics ensuring interfaces work together, clash detection using BIM coordination software (Navisworks, Solibri) identifying clashes between disciplines before construction, Building Information Modeling (BIM) to Level 2 per PAS 1192-2 creating federated BIM model combining architecture, structure, MEP, coordinating in common data environment (CDE), producing COBie data for asset management, calculations and technical submissions preparing structural calculations certified by Chartered Engineer, submitting to Building Control and warranty providers (NHBC, LABC, Premier Guarantee), fire engineering strategy working with fire engineers to demonstrate compliance with Approved Document B, potentially using fire engineering analysis to justify alternative approaches, wind engineering consulting wind tunnel specialists for wind loading, pedestrian comfort, cladding pressures on high-rise elements.
• Procurement, Subcontractor Management & Supply Chain Coordination: Strategic procurement delivering value and quality: Procurement strategy establishing packages (early packages for piling/basement, main packages for structure/envelope/MEP, late packages for fit-out/finishes), prequalification assessing subcontractors for financial stability, technical capability, H&S performance, quality systems, references, tendering process issuing enquiries to multiple bidders, tender interviews, clarifications, commercial negotiation, bid evaluation comparing price, programme, technical proposals, risk, awarding contracts through JCT Design and Build Sub-Contract 2016 or bespoke agreements, scope definition, pricing (lump sum, remeasurement, schedule of rates), payment terms, bonds and warranties, subcontract management coordinating multiple subcontractors ensuring programme adherence, resolving conflicts, monitoring performance, supply chain coordination with suppliers of key materials (concrete, steel, cladding, MEP equipment), ensuring timely procurement avoiding delays, quality requirements in subcontracts, prequalification for complex or critical works, cost management preparing budget from first principles, cost plan, value engineering workshops identifying savings without sacrificing quality, change control process managing variations, architect's instructions, compensation events, monthly valuations assessing subcontractor applications, certifying payments, tracking costs vs. budget, final accounts negotiating final settlements, releasing retention.

4. Proposal Submission Requirements

5. Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated according to the following weighted criteria identifying the contractor offering best value for Battersea Power Station Phase 2:

Evaluation Process: ICG's Project Selection Board will conduct comprehensive evaluation including proposal review, site visits to previous projects, client reference interviews, health and safety file reviews, financial due diligence, and finalist interviews with proposed site teams (top 3 contractors). Award decision based on most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) considering quality, safety, price, programme, and social value.

6. Project Timeline

• RFP Issue Date: October 20, 2025
• Mandatory Site Visit: October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM GMT (Battersea Power Station)
• Written Questions Deadline: November 5, 2025 by 5:00 PM GMT
• Q&A Responses Posted: November 10, 2025
• Proposal Submission Deadline: November 20, 2025 by 5:00 PM GMT
• Proposal Evaluation & Clarifications: November 21 - December 10, 2025
• Site Visits & Reference Checks: November 25 - December 15, 2025
• Finalist Interviews & Presentations: December 17-19, 2025
• Contract Award: January 8, 2026
• Contract Execution & Mobilization: January 15, 2026
• Pre-Construction Phase (RIBA Stage 4): January - March 2026
• Enabling Works & Site Establishment: April - May 2026
• Piling & Basement Construction: June 2026 - March 2027
• Superstructure (Concrete Frame) Tower A: April 2027 - March 2028
• Superstructure (Concrete Frame) Tower B: June 2027 - May 2028
• Building Envelope & Façade: September 2027 - October 2028
• MEP Rough-In & First Fix: March 2028 - October 2028
• Internal Fit-Out & Second Fix: June 2028 - March 2029
• External Works & Public Realm: April 2028 - June 2029
• Commissioning & Testing: January - June 2029
• Snagging & Defects Rectification: May - August 2029
• Practical Completion: September 1, 2029
• Defects Liability Period: September 2029 - September 2030
• Final Account & Project Close-Out: October 2030

7. Technical Standards & Compliance Requirements

The successful contractor must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and adherence to:

• UK Building Regulations 2010 (as amended): Part A (Structure); Part B (Fire Safety); Part C (Site Preparation and Resistance to Contaminants and Moisture); Part D (Toxic Substances); Part E (Resistance to Sound); Part F (Ventilation); Part G (Sanitation, Hot Water, Water Efficiency); Part H (Drainage and Waste Disposal); Part J (Combustion Appliances); Part K (Protection from Falling, Collision and Impact); Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power); Part M (Access and Use); Part P (Electrical Safety); Part Q (Security); Part R (Infrastructure for Electronic Communications); Part S (Infrastructure for Charging Electric Vehicles)
• CDM Regulations 2015: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations comprehensive compliance; Principal Designer duties; Principal Contractor duties; pre-construction information; construction phase plan; health and safety file; notification to HSE (F10); competence assessments; welfare facilities; coordination and cooperation; worker consultation
• Eurocodes: BS EN 1990 Basis of Structural Design; BS EN 1991 Actions on Structures (dead, imposed, wind, snow, seismic); BS EN 1992 Design of Concrete Structures; BS EN 1993 Design of Steel Structures; BS EN 1994 Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures; BS EN 1997 Geotechnical Design; BS EN 1998 Design for Earthquake Resistance; National Annexes (UK NA)
• British Standards: BS 5606 Accuracy in Building; BS 5628 Masonry; BS 5930 Site Investigations; BS 5975 Temporary Works; BS 6399 Loading for Buildings; BS 7671 Electrical Installations (IET Wiring Regulations); BS 8000 Workmanship Standards; BS 8002 Earth Retaining Structures; BS 8004 Foundations; BS 8110 Structural Concrete; BS 8500 Concrete Mix Design; BS 9251 Sprinkler Systems
• Quality Management: ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems; NHBC Standards for residential construction; LABC Warranty technical requirements; defect-free construction culture; robust quality assurance and control procedures; inspection and test plans; independent testing and certification
• Health & Safety Management: ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management; CDM 2015 as noted above; IOSH Managing Safely; NEBOSH qualifications for H&S personnel; health and safety policy demonstrating senior management commitment; risk assessments (generic and task-specific); method statements (RAMS); toolbox talks; safety inspections and audits; accident investigation; near-miss reporting
• Environmental Management: ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems; BREEAM certification process (Excellent or Outstanding target); CEEQUAL for civil engineering and public realm; Site Waste Management Plans Regulations 2008 (though repealed, best practice retained); pollution prevention guidelines (PPGs) from Environment Agency; Environmental Permits for activities like dewatering; monitoring and mitigation of noise, dust, air quality
• Fire Safety: Approved Document B (Fire Safety); BS 9999 Fire Safety in Design, Management and Use of Buildings; BS 9991 Fire Safety in Residential Buildings; fire strategy report approved by Building Control and London Fire Brigade; active fire protection (sprinklers, detection, alarm); passive fire protection (compartmentation, protected escape routes, fire-rated construction); Fire Safety Act 2021 compliance
• Accessibility: Equality Act 2010; Approved Document M (Access and Use); inclusive design principles; accessible and adaptable dwellings (M4(2) and wheelchair-accessible M4(3) units as required by planning); level access, lifts, corridors, door widths, turning circles, bathroom layouts, visual and tactile features

8. Key Contacts

Project Director:
Andrew Wilson, MEng CEng MICE MCIOB – a.wilson@icg-consulting.co.uk | +44 (0)20 7946 0800

Lead Structural Engineer:
Dr. Sarah Mitchell, PhD CEng MIStructE – s.mitchell@icg-consulting.co.uk | +44 (0)20 7946 0805

Commercial Manager:
David Thompson, BSc MRICS – d.thompson@icg-consulting.co.uk | +44 (0)20 7946 0810

Head of Procurement:
Emma Roberts, MCIPS – e.roberts@icg-consulting.co.uk | +44 (0)20 7946 0815