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LSNB Ground Investigation

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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30 Jan 2025 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for a preliminary ground investigation required for the Life Sciences New Build, under the tender title "LSNB Ground Investigation". This contract falls under the industry category of "Ground investigation work" and is located in the South East region of England. The procurement stage for this contract is the award stage, with the contract period extending from 20 January 2025 to 19 April 2025. The total value of the contract is £86,466.44, and it was procured through a competitive quotation process below the threshold via a limited procurement method. The process, which began with the tender period ending on 14 January 2025, has since concluded with the awarding of the contract on 19 January 2025, and the details were published on 30 January 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. The selected supplier, Southern Testing Laboratories Ltd, evidences the potential for SMEs to secure contracts within this framework. Businesses specialising in ground investigation services, especially those with a strong regional presence in the South East, would be well-positioned and competitive for similar future opportunities with public sector organisations such as the University of Sussex.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LSNB Ground Investigation

Notice Description

Preliminary Ground Investigation required for the Life Sciences New Build

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b14c5d33-1748-4c4c-87f2-81678482ada9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8ecf7b-4560-4bd8-9b55-fcafe202b27a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£86,466 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£86,466 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 19 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHERN TESTING LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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