Award

LPS CORP - Supply of Ground Investigation Services - RFQ 15280769

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2021 at 09:47

Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Lancashire County Council involves a framework agreement for the supply of Ground Investigation Services, designated as "LPS CORP - Supply of Ground Investigation Services - RFQ 15280769". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically classified as Ground investigation services (CPV code: 71351500). The tender was published on 19th March 2021, with the submission period concluding on 20th April 2021. The contract period begins on 19th May 2021 and extends until 18th May 2025. The total contract value is £1,600,000, and the procurement method adopted is an open procedure for contracts above the specified threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation and related services, such as geological surveys, soil testing, and environmental assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process actively seeks to include them. With ongoing projects related to highway schemes, council buildings, and the treatment of mine workings, businesses within the engineering, environmental, and construction sectors will find suitable avenues to expand their operations through this contract.

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Notice Title

LPS CORP - Supply of Ground Investigation Services - RFQ 15280769

Notice Description

The Authority is looking to procure a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of Ground Investigation Services and Associated Works. The work content will relate to Ground Investigation (i.e. boreholes/soil sampling and testing/ factual and interpretative reporting) as outlined in the Scope-Specification. The Agreement will be used to carry out site investigations for new highway schemes, existing highway maintenance schemes, new Council buildings including new school developments and the potential treatment of mineshafts and shallow mine workings. The investigation works will comprise of hand excavated trial pits, cable percussion boreholes, rotary open hole and core drilling, dynamic probing, environmental probing, road pavement and structural coring. Sampling will be required, together with the production of borehole logs and factual reports, where required. Further information can be found within the Scope-Specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3b69ba0-958a-490d-ae8b-952ccf1e70c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248afc6b-91ac-47ec-9ca2-84159ec9b3e5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2021 - 18 May 2025 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Chris Challinger
Contact Email
contractscorporate@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 535854

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NO AWARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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