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W818 - Ground investigation works for the Darley Mills Project

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 13:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "W818 - Ground investigation works for the Darley Mills Project" was facilitated by Derby City Council, situated in Derby, England. This project falls under the "works" industry category, with a specific focus on ground investigation work, classified under the CPV code 45111250. The tendering stage has been completed, and the contract was awarded on 1st July 2026, with EMCUS LIMITED being the successful supplier. The procurement was managed through a direct award method, with the contract period running from 2nd July 2026 to 16th July 2026. The total contract value amounts to £25,000, and all activities were to be undertaken within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in groundwork and investigation to expand their operations within the public sector. While this specific contract was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises like EMCUS LIMITED that specialise in ground investigation were well-suited to meet the contract requirements. Business growth can be fostered by securing similar contracts through councils like Derby City Council, which regularly engages in infrastructure and development projects requiring specialised services such as those provided in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

W818 - Ground investigation works for the Darley Mills Project

Notice Description

Ground investigation works for the Darley Mills Project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c9e463-df94-43e0-bff1-285ee4ad9cc9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026 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
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMCUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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