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A27 Polthooks Cutting - Ground Investigation

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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11 Sep 2025 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described involved National Highways, as the buying organisation, undertaking a ground investigation at A27 Polthooks Cutting, under the title "A27 Polthooks Cutting - Ground Investigation". This tender belongs to the works category within the industry of geological and scientific prospecting services. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this selective procurement was called off from an existing framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 11th September 2025 and spans from 11th September 2025 to 1st January 2026, with the physical site investigation scheduled from 17th November to 29th November 2025.

This tender, now awarded to BAM Nuttall Ltd, presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its compatibility with smaller firms, as highlighted in its SME suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in geological and geophysical investigation would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. Such opportunities enhance the prospects for strategic partnerships or subcontracting arrangements, especially for companies looking to expand their footprint in the infrastructure and scientific services sector. The contract's award to a large supplier like BAM Nuttall Ltd exemplifies the potential scope and scale of such projects, indicating a robust market for competitive tendering and partnerships.

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Notice Title

A27 Polthooks Cutting - Ground Investigation

Notice Description

at A27 Polthooks Cutting. To undertake ground investigation in accordance with the Ground Investigation Framework documents, including boreholes, trial pits and trial trenches. Undertake laboratory testing and provide a Factual Report. Site investigation: 17/11/2025 - 29/11/2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-409c1ca3-e11e-43fb-865a-9a11e07346b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e173675-896c-4acd-9bce-a9263ced638b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£178,142 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£178,142 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 1-6 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
operationsprocurementsouth@nationalhighways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BASINGSTOKE
Postcode
RG22 4BS
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ37 North Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Basingstoke and Deane
Electoral Ward
Eastrop & Grove
Westminster Constituency
Basingstoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAM NUTTALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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