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01 Jun 2026 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "GI - A36 Southampton Roundabout" project, managed by National Highways Limited, focuses on ground investigation services, categorised under architectural and building-surveying services. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and is valued at £243,483.06. It follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement has reached the award stage as of 1st June 2026, with the contract beginning on the same day and scheduled to conclude on 31st December 2026. National Highways Limited, based in Bristol, served as the buying organisation, and BAM Ritchies - A division of BAM Nuttall Ltd has been awarded the contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the construction and scientific prospecting sectors, especially those specialising in geological and geophysical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to benefit, as they are considered suitable for this procurement. The project's framework agreement approach can help businesses secure repeat work, fostering long-term growth potential. Companies with expertise in the relevant CPV categories and those able to operate efficiently in the South West region would be well-suited to compete in such contracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

GI - A36 Southampton Roundabout

Notice Description

Ground investigation A36 Southampton Roundabout

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0c4cf3f-1b07-49e3-a36f-33364a50b7d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9e7f09f-7860-4184-8067-6e4f749320fd
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

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£243,483 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£243,483 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS32 4SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Patchway Coniston
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAM RITCHIES - A DIVISION OF BAM NUTTALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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