Award

Route-Wide Ground Investigations: Lot 2 - Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)

HS2

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Award

28 Sep 2023 at 14:47

Tender

08 Jul 2021 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, HS2, has recently awarded a £215 million contract for Route-Wide Ground Investigations to BAM Ritchies, Fugro GeoServices, Geotechnical Engineering, R P S Group, SOCOTEC UK, Soil Engineering Geoservices, Strata Geotechnics, and Structural Soils. The procurement stage was completed on September 7, 2023, with a contract period starting on the same date and lasting for 8 years. This selective procurement method involved a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, with the tender period closing on July 15, 2022. The contract covers ground investigation work within various regions and countries, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract for Route-Wide Ground Investigations offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in ground investigation work. With a contract value of £215 million, businesses in the geotechnical and environmental sectors are well-suited to compete. The contract, aimed at large-scale suppliers, involves a long-term commitment spanning 8 years, providing stability and potential for further extension. The opportunity further enhances market access across multiple regions and countries, presenting a lucrative avenue for firms seeking to expand their operations in the ground investigation sector.

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Notice Title

Route-Wide Ground Investigations: Lot 2 - Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement has been awarded to BAM Ritchies (a division of BAM Nuttall Limited), Fugro GeoServices Limited, Geotechnical Engineering Limited, RPS Group Limited, SOCOTEC UK Limited, Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited, Strata Geotechnics (part of Van Elle Limited) and Structural Soils Limited for the provision of Route-wide Ground Investigations via a framework award, for a period of 96 months (8 years) commencing on 7th September 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1d9c982-6514-466e-8392-8b0b9e77fd1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1d6916f-3bf2-4c3c-88f5-c492e5987c63
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work

45111250 - Ground investigation work

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£215,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Sep 2023 - 7 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HS2
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 6GA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

BAM RITCHIES (A DIVISION OF BAM NUTTALL

FUGRO GEOSERVICES

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

R P S GROUP

SOCOTEC

SOIL ENGINEERING GEOSERVICES

STRATA GEOTECHNICS (PART OF VAN ELLE

STRUCTURAL SOILS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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