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23 Jul 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GI - A34 SB Kennington GA14915" was conducted by National Highways Limited, focusing on geological, geophysical, and other scientific prospecting services. The project is located in the South East of the United Kingdom, with the entire process at the award stage as of 23rd July 2026. The procurement was carried out using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the tender period end date on 22nd July 2026, and the contract period spans from 24th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract has been awarded to ARCADIS (UK) LIMITED with a value of £217,392.04.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in ground investigation and related scientific services, particularly those capable of performing exploratory work, laboratory testing, and surveys. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this project aligned with their capabilities, presenting a favourable growth opportunity in the public sector. Given its scope and focus on compliance with framework documentation, businesses skilled in providing comprehensive geological and geophysical services stand well-positioned to leverage this contract for expansion and enhanced public sector engagement.

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Notice Title

GI - A34 SB Kennington GA14915

Notice Description

Ground investigation at A34 SB Kennington. To undertake investigation in accordance with the Ground Investigation Framework documents, including exploratory holes and trial pits. Post investigation monitoring. Undertake laboratory testing and provide factual report. Undertake PAS128 and topographic survey and provide Principal Contractor duties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5a1e8d08-2af4-471d-b6c9-d213747c3685
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20507bed-0f93-408e-bd0d-478153b8226f
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, VCSE
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
£217,392 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£217,392 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 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
NATIONAL HIGHWAYS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCADIS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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