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Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework - AWARD

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Hampshire County Council has successfully awarded the Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework, aimed at providing site investigation services and technical geotechnical advice related to highways engineering, construction, property, and transportation operations. Located in Hampshire, South East England, the framework will commence on 1st June 2025 for the upcoming four years, concluding on 31st May 2029. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender process concluded on 12th February 2025. The awarded contract's total value is £6666700 GBP.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering, site investigation, technical testing, contaminated soil services, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this tender particularly beneficial due to its suitable size and scope. Suitable suppliers, including A2 Site Investigation, Groundsolve Ltd, Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Limited, Land Science Ltd, Ridge and Partners LLP, and Terra Firma, have already been identified. Companies involved in engineering-related scientific and technical services, or operating within environmental consultancy and research sectors, may find this contract offers substantial business growth and expansion opportunities.

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Notice Title

Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework - AWARD

Notice Description

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework. The Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework 5th Generation 2025-2029 (Gen5 GFF) is designed to provide Hampshire County Council (HCC) with the provision of site investigation services, technical geotechnical advice and associated specialist technical advice in the fields of highways engineering, construction, property and transportation operations. The Framework will commence on 1st June 2025 and will be for a period of four years. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Wednesday 12th February 2025. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'Tenders' then 'Current' and 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. PLEASE NOTE you are required to 'Opt In' to view & complete the two Questionnaires for this project. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, guidance on how to participate in a tender - download and upload documents / returns and if required, register your company (free of charge), can be found on the In-tend site under the 'Help' or 'Information for Suppliers' buttons. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23a3fd89-dc10-470b-a198-51f9bf132854
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14645ca2-38f7-4ced-9d3b-8b3aec532eb4
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

90522000 - Services relating to contaminated soil

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£666,700 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 4-5 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

A2 SITE INVESTIGATION

GROUNDSOLVE

IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998

LAND SCIENCE

RIDGE AND PARTNERS

TERRA FIRMA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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