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GI - M606 Bradford Link Four Span - Van Elle

National Highways

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07 Oct 2026 at 13:24

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Summary of the contracting process

National Highways Limited commissioned ground investigation and geotechnical engineering services for the M606 Bradford Link Four Span scheme. The work covers borehole drilling, sampling, laboratory testing and factual reporting. This is a specialist engineering services requirement supporting investigation of ground conditions for the road scheme. The procurement describes delivery in the South East and South West of England, while the scheme itself is identified as the M606 Bradford Link. The requirement was managed by National Highways, the public body responsible for the project.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Van Elle. National Highways used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The award date was 7 October 2026, and the contract period runs from 7 October 2026 to 12 February 2027. The awarded contract value is £199,905.90. The tender deadline was 6 October 2026. The procurement is for one overall requirement rather than separately described lots. The published information identifies the requirement and the selected supplier but does not set out detailed evaluation criteria or specific eligibility thresholds.

This award shows National Highways buying a focused package of ground investigation and geotechnical engineering for a major-road scheme, rather than general construction services. A credible competitor for similar work would need to deliver borehole drilling and sampling safely and reliably, arrange suitable laboratory testing, and provide accurate factual reporting that supports engineering decisions. The requirement suits an established specialist able to coordinate field investigation and testing as a single service package and meet the operational demands of work associated with a strategic road. The award was made through a framework call-off, so suppliers seeking comparable National Highways work would need access to the relevant framework route as well as the technical capability to deliver the full investigation scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GI - M606 Bradford Link Four Span - Van Elle

Notice Description

M606 Bradford Link Four Span - Ground Investigation and Geotechnical Engineering Services for M606 Bradford Link Four Span, including borehole drilling, sampling, laboratory testing and factual reporting.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc6f1413-3778-4c3e-8f9d-81f3cb90cac4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32489214-c9e9-40db-aec5-c413d6e8c4e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£199,905 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£199,905 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2026 - 12 Feb 2027 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
National Highways
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS32 4SR
Postcode Area
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
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Patchway Coniston
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATA GEOTECHNICS (part of Van Elle Ltd)

Further Information

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