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M4 J16 - J17 Church Lane - Ground Investigation

NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

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Award

18 Sep 2025 at 14:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "M4 J16 - J17 Church Lane - Ground Investigation" project, led by National Highways, has reached the award stage. This tender is classified under geological, geophysical, and other scientific prospecting services, and it involves a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £126,393.54, will be carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom from 18th September 2025 to 31st December 2025. The tender period concluded on 17th September 2025, and the award was subsequently published on 18th September 2025.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses interested in infrastructure and scientific investigation services. The contract was awarded to BAM Nuttall Ltd, suggesting that large-scale companies with robust capabilities in geological and geophysical services may find similar tenders beneficial for business growth. Meanwhile, the tender's suitability for SMEs demonstrates inclusivity, indicating that small and medium enterprises can also engage in such projects, provided they meet the necessary framework and selective process criteria. Businesses in the related fields seeking involvement in high-profile government contracts should consider preparing for future opportunities with National Highways.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M4 J16 - J17 Church Lane - Ground Investigation

Notice Description

612191- M4 J16 - J17 Church Lane - Ground Investigation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-89369af2-ed9d-43b4-93f6-323cb6239f09
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b43ed54-15ec-4e60-ae92-c7cbadb9c038
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
£126,393 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,393 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 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
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
TLK South West (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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