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12 Jun 2026 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for a topographical survey at two junctions on Biddenham Turn, Biddenham, classified under surface surveying services. This contract, titled "IT3002 Biddenham Turn Tables Topo - AWARD," is part of the works category and was executed through an open procedure. The procurement stage has reached completion as of 12th June 2026, with the contract period set from 12th June 2026 to 11th June 2027. The survey services will be conducted in locations including the UK and some British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in surveying services to enhance their portfolio by engaging with public sector projects. Although this contract may not be suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it presents a valuable opportunity for larger companies with extensive experience in topographical and surface surveying. The procurement's open procedure indicates a competitive and transparent selection process, beneficial for companies seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

IT3002 Biddenham Turn Tables Topo - AWARD

Notice Description

Topographical survey at two junctions on Biddenham Turn Biddenham

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-18afe1a1-363d-4d45-a268-8996d500ae95
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa0cd5ae-d0ba-4838-b295-2409e9143f7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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