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Archaeological and Geotechnical Intrusive Surveys

DEPARTMENTAL NUCLEAR COMPANY LIMITED

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16 Sep 2025 at 16:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Departmental Nuclear Company Limited, situated in London, focused on "Archaeological and Geotechnical Intrusive Surveys" as part of the Small Modular Reactor programme. This contract falls under the industry category of test drilling and boring work, with services also extending to various surveying and engineering services, reflecting a comprehensive scope of technical and scientific investigations. Covering England and Wales, the procurement concluded at the award stage on 16th September 2025, with the contract becoming active as of 30th July 2025. The value of this contract is £5,000,000, and the procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement.

The tender provides significant opportunities for large engineering and surveying firms, particularly those with expertise in geotechnical, marine, and archaeological investigations. Businesses skilled in digital mapping, subsurface and surface surveying, as well as marine survey services, will find this contract particularly enriching for expanding their portfolio in the nuclear sector. Engaging in this project can fortify a company's market position, given the collaboration with a large entity like Perfect Circle JV Ltd, appointed as the supplier for this ambitious initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Archaeological and Geotechnical Intrusive Surveys

Notice Description

Archaeological Works, Intrusive surveys and Marine surveys related to ground investigations in connection with the Small Modular Reactor programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a775b8a-f527-4e21-bc2c-61e8f2992004
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae790cd-bd22-4bc7-8afd-6b4904a45091
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71354000 - Map-making services

71354100 - Digital mapping services

71354200 - Aerial mapping services

71354300 - Cadastral surveying services

71354400 - Hydrographic services

71354500 - Marine survey services

71355000 - Surveying services

71356000 - Technical services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71620000 - Analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENTAL NUCLEAR COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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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