Award

Archaeology and Ground Investigation Services

DIVISION

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Award

14 Aug 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, concluded in the "award" stage, involved the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, located in London, England, acting as the buying organisation titled "Division". The contract was for "Archaeology and Ground Investigation Services" specifically in the industry category of ground investigation work, spanning regions in the West Midlands and Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The key milestone was the award date on 9th July 2025, with a procurement contract running from 9th July 2025 to 8th July 2027, valued at £5,000,000 GBP.

This contract presents significant opportunities for large businesses experienced in conducting comprehensive archaeological and ground investigation services. Companies with existing frameworks can particularly benefit from this procurement method and leverage their expertise to secure future projects. Given the substantial value and scale of the work, businesses with robust delivery capabilities across the specified UK regions are well-suited to participate in such tenders, enabling them to enhance their portfolio and grow their business footprint in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

Archaeology and Ground Investigation Services

Notice Description

Archaeology and Ground Investigation works at Oldbury and Wulfa

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-143bfb1d-db58-42de-9fe3-e1d3fab78633
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/622cff5f-81ff-4360-b50b-7df9a2c92882
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIVISION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.pons@greatbritishnuclear.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERFECT CIRCLE JV

Further Information

Notice Documents

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