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Tender

14 Jul 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

J. Murphy & Sons has opened a selective call-off tender for experienced civil engineering subcontractors to join a framework for ground investigation services across England. The framework, which is in the tender stage as of 14 July 2026, includes projects such as the Network Rail CP7 and TransPennine Route Upgrade. Interested suppliers must express intent by 21 July 2026 through CompeteFor. The procurement falls under the civil engineering support services category, with a contract period starting 14 August 2026 and ending 11 August 2028. This opportunity is presented by BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, located in London, and has a value range from £500,000 to £1,000,000.

This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses focused on ground investigation, including services like percussion boring, rotary drilling, and geotechnical laboratory testing. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given the selective procurement method based on technical capability and mobilization flexibility. Companies with experience across multiple investigation disciplines and the capacity to deliver concurrent projects will find this a promising avenue for business growth, allowing them to expand their reach within infrastructural development initiatives across England.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Opportunity to Tender - Ground Investigation - Regional Framework Lots (England) - J. Murphy & Sons

Notice Description

J. Murphy & Sons invites expressions of interest from experienced civil engineering subcontractors for inclusion on a framework of regional lots across England, supporting major infrastructure programmes. The framework will provide call off opportunities aligned to regional delivery teams and project locations. Project Portfolio Includes: Network Rail CP7 TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Peel Ports Other rail and infrastructure projects across England Scope of Services: The framework will cover the provision of ground investigation services, including: Intrusive Ground Investigation Percussion boring Rotary drilling Trial pitting Structure coring Sampling & Site Data Collection Soil, rock and groundwater sampling Disturbed and undisturbed sampling techniques Installation monitoring and inspection Automatic Ballast Sampling (ABS), where required In Situ Testing Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) Plate load and permeability testing Other in situ testing methods as appropriate Geophysical & Specialist Testing Non intrusive geophysical surveys Subsurface profiling and detection techniques Instrumentation & Monitoring Supply and installation of instrumentation Monitoring and data collection (e.g. inclinometers, piezometers) Anchoring systems and associated ancillary components Laboratory Testing Geotechnical laboratory testing of soil, rock and groundwater samples How to Apply: Suppliers must express interest through CompeteFor to receive further tender information, including lot structure and next steps. About the buyer's selection process: Regional Approach: The framework will be structured into regional lots across England, allowing suppliers to bid for one or multiple regions based on: Technical capability across investigation disciplines Availability of specialist plant, rigs and equipment Regional coverage and mobilisation times Capacity to deliver multiple concurrent investigations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5aaad0fe-215f-4aa5-bfc9-060c837aeffc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0207443b-1149-4671-93c1-deeb8cf990ef
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 20265 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW5 1TN
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Kentish Town North
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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