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GI - A34 SB Kennington GA14915

National Highways

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23 Jul 2026 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited procured ground investigation works for the A34 southbound carriageway at Kennington, in the South East of England. The requirement covers exploratory holes and trial pits carried out under the Ground Investigation Framework documents, followed by post-investigation monitoring. The appointed contractor must undertake laboratory testing and produce a factual report. The scope also includes PAS 128 utility detection and mapping, a topographic survey, and fulfilment of Principal Contractor duties. This is a specialist infrastructure and geotechnical investigation requirement, classified under geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services (CPV 71351000). It would suit businesses delivering ground investigation, site surveying, utility surveys, laboratory testing and associated principal contractor responsibilities for highways projects.

The procurement has been completed and awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to ARCADIS (UK) LIMITED on 23 July 2026 for £217,392.04 including the stated currency of GBP. The contract period runs from 24 July 2026 to 31 March 2027. The tender submission deadline was 22 July 2026. The procurement is categorised as works and was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. National Highways Limited is the buying organisation. One supplier was selected for the full requirement, covering the A34 southbound Kennington ground investigation, monitoring, laboratory testing, reporting, PAS 128 survey, topographic survey and Principal Contractor duties.

For a supplier that did not win this award, the requirement demonstrates National Highways’ demand for integrated ground investigation services on a major-road asset. A credible competitor would need to combine intrusive investigation, including exploratory holes and trial pits, with post-investigation monitoring, laboratory testing and factual reporting. It would also need PAS 128 capability for utility investigation, topographic surveying expertise and the systems, competence and responsibility needed to act as Principal Contractor. Relevant highway-site experience, reliable field and laboratory capacity, and the ability to coordinate several technical disciplines into one controlled delivery team would strengthen future competitiveness. Framework participation is also important, as this requirement was placed through a framework call-off rather than an open standalone tender.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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
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All Stages
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
24 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
National Highways
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
Postcode Area
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 LLP

Further Information

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