Award

Borehole testing

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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20 Mar 2025 at 11:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for borehole testing work at 12 locations near Mount Batten, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of test drilling and boring work (CPV code 45120000). The contract was awarded on 24th February 2025 and commenced on 25th February 2025, ending on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £60,000 with a minimum value of £49,515. This procurement process was conducted through a direct award method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in drilling and boring works. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to fulfil the specific requirements laid out by Plymouth City Council, enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in the public sector. The successful supplier is Cattewater Harbour Commissioners, indicating that larger enterprises with experience in maritime and coastal projects could also be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Borehole testing

Notice Description

Borehole testing work for bedrock testing at 12 locations near Mount Batten

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b65a7fe7-3b33-45d4-8feb-b9cd6830329d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f330ffd8-8596-4d7c-8809-3fff48c3afa7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,515 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATTEWATER HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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