Tender

M5 and A40 Ground Investigation (Trial Holes)

HIGHWAYS ENGLAND

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Tender

06 Sep 2018 at 15:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Highways England is currently conducting an open tender for the "M5 and A40 Ground Investigation (Trial Holes)" project, which is classified under ground investigation services within the works category. The tender was published on 6th September 2018, with submissions due by 5th October 2018. The project involves hand-dug trial holes and laboratory testing of soil samples at specified locations on the M5 and A40, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The total estimated contract value is £36,000, with the contract period set to commence on 23rd November 2018 and end on 7th December 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in ground investigation and soil testing services. Businesses with expertise in environmental assessment, geotechnical analysis, and related works would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging with this project could not only enhance their portfolio but also contribute to important infrastructure developments in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

M5 and A40 Ground Investigation (Trial Holes)

Notice Description

Hand dug trial holes and laboratory testing of soil samples at M5 J19 and two locations on A40

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e22dc45a-b481-402f-a941-dd1306261f29
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffc5b01f-a962-43e6-b83b-70ce8b62542f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2018 - 7 Dec 2018 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHWAYS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.townend@highwaysengland.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ALMONDSBURY
Postcode
BS32 4SR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Patchway Coniston
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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