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27393 - Completion of ground investigations

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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15 Oct 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council recently completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "27393 - Completion of ground investigations" within the services category, focusing on ground investigation work. The open procedure tender attracted bids for the project's execution in England, starting from 1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025, with a total contract value of £62,150. This opportunity was managed under an open procurement method, ensuring wide accessibility for interested parties. The contract was successfully awarded to Ruddlesden Geotechnical Ltd, a large supplier, and further details were published on 15 October 2025.

This tender offered significant growth potential for businesses involved in geotechnical and ground investigation services. Although the tender is complete, similar future opportunities could benefit companies specialising in environmental surveys, engineering services, or construction. Participation in such open tender processes is particularly favourable for large-scale enterprises experienced in handling substantial ground investigation projects, looking to expand their portfolio by collaborating with public sector entities like Plymouth City Council.

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Notice Title

27393 - Completion of ground investigations

Notice Description

27393 - Completion of ground investigations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd49ec7f-81af-4502-82e6-7274e6078c17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d58a91-5274-49c0-b796-7f0ba429d97f
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,150 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

RUDDLESDEN GEOTECHNICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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