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Ground Investigation Framework

Highways England

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09 Jun 2020 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The "Ground Investigation Framework" tender, initiated by Highways England, is designed to support geotechnical investigations and risk assessments related to England's motorways and major A roads. This procurement falls under the works category and employs a selective, restricted procedure above threshold, with an estimated total value of £91 million. It encompasses several regional lots across the North, Midlands, and Southern England. The contract term commenced on 26th May 2020 and will remain active until 25th May 2024. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract published on 9th June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in geotechnical and environmental services, especially those with capabilities in ground investigation work. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises, that specialise in geotechnical engineering, environmental assessments, and related fields would be well-suited to compete for the contracts under this framework. Additionally, local authorities across England will utilise this framework, creating a conducive environment for potential collaborations and partnerships among suppliers operating in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Investigation Framework

Notice Description

Highways England (HE) is the government company charged with operating, maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads. The primary objectives of the Ground Investigation framework include but are not limited to: - Investigation and identification of geotechnical hazards, - Providing information for geotechnical and geo-environmental risk assessments necessary for the planning and design submissions including supporting the establishment of the geotechnical design basis for design and construction, and - Providing information for the detailed design and construction. It will be enabled for use by Local Authorities in England, that is county councils, district councils, unitary authorities, metropolitan districts and London boroughs. The framework consists of three regional Lots; Lot 2 - North, Lot 3 - Midlands and East and Lot 4 - South. Additional information: The total value of the framework is an estimate of the total approximate value of spend for the duration of the framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34e48c1b-1170-4e86-a2d0-3494261ee08f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a3d1d59-cc1d-4aef-bc6e-04c70d877af5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
26 May 2020 - 25 May 2024 4-5 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
Highways England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK41 7LW
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Harpur
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

RSK Environment Ltd.

STRATA GEOTECHNICS (part of Van Elle Ltd)

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited

Tetra Tech Consulting Limited

WYG Environment Planning Transport Limited

Arcadis

BAM Ritchies

Further Information

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