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Ground Investigation Works and Laboratory Services

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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28 Sep 2021 at 14:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ground Investigation Works and Laboratory Services" was conducted by Sunderland City Council, focusing on geological, geophysical, and other scientific prospecting services, with a contract value of £50,000, and a minimum value of £35,947.50. The procurement stage has reached the award phase as of 28th September 2021. The contract is set to commence on 18th October 2021 and conclude on 31st October 2021. The geographical scope includes services in Sunderland, England, and the tender was open until 24th September 2021.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the geotechnical and environmental engineering sectors, particularly for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies engaged in similar geological services, including laboratory testing and site investigations, would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. With detailed laboratory testing and trial excavation works outlined in the project scope, businesses that can offer innovative and efficient solutions are encouraged to explore such opportunities for growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Investigation Works and Laboratory Services

Notice Description

Holmeside from its junction with Waterloo Street to it junction with Vine Place; Brougham Street over its entire length; Waterloo Place from its junction with Brougham Street to it junction with Holmeside; Athenaeum Street from its junction with Waterloo Place to its junction with Waterloo Street and Maritime Street from its junction with Holmeside to its junction with Blandford Street. This ground investigation is aimed at capturing the requirements of the TCF Holmeside gyratory and bus gate scheme. Works will include narrowing Holmeside in places to create one-way flow whilst rationalising loading facilities, creating access to the proposed new multi-storey car park and creating the bus gate on to Vine Place. Works will involve extending Maritime Street through the previous Peacocks site to join into Brougham Street thus creating the new gyratory. The scheme will also feature public realm improvements to Athenaeum Street, Brougham Street and Waterloo Place in conjunction with the Station upgrade works. Scope of Investigation The proposed investigation will comprise the following: * 9 no. hand excavated trial pits * 17 no. in-situ Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) tests (in each trial pit and road core) * 8 no. road cores in the existing carriageway * Geotechnical, chemical, and geo-environmental laboratory testing and classification on recovered soil and groundwater samples - this shall include sufficient testing to identify sulphate levels for the design of buried concrete and classification of clay highlighting shrinkage potential. * 9 no. CBR laboratory testing on recovered soil samples * 9 no. Hand Shear Vane tests * 1 no. Infiltration Tests

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8036983a-8e62-4c95-8ba9-f836cb6f4441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c435ea-7d7b-48c7-a4cc-6350e178c852
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,947 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Oct 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 30 days
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
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR2 8QR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Hendon
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FWS CONSULTANTS

Further Information

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