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DR2000 Drainage Surveys - AWARD

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "DR2000 Drainage Surveys - AWARD" has been completed by Bedford Borough Council, serving as the buying organisation. This contract, classified under subsurface surveying services, involves conducting drainage sewer surveys across multiple sites around Bedford Borough. The procurement followed an open procedure method and was in the award stage with the award date marked as 16th January 2026. The contract period spans from 23rd January 2026 to 22nd January 2027, creating a significant opportunity for businesses involved in surveying services.

This tender presents a notable business growth opportunity for companies specialising in subsurface and drainage surveys. The open procedure used in this procurement process allows businesses of various sizes to enter the competitive landscape. Despite the unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger firms with expertise in surveying services could find this sector appealing. Lucion Services Limited, the winning supplier, reflects the calibre and scope of businesses attracted to such tenders. Those capable of executing large-scale or multiple-location projects stand to benefit from engaging in similar future opportunities within the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

DR2000 Drainage Surveys - AWARD

Notice Description

Request for quotations to provide drainage sewer surveys at multiple sites around Bedford Borough

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ab95c40c-9d69-48d2-bb21-18021938033d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f13eed07-d41b-4171-b083-ad0685bcef7f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£111,725 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 22 Jan 2027 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ENGLAND
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUCION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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