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Investigation Works Cleat Hill

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Jun 2025 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for investigation works at Cleat Hill, located in Bedford, United Kingdom. This project falls under the industry category of ground investigation work. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically below the threshold without competition, and the award was finalized on 16th June 2025. The contracting period spans from 1st June 2025 to 15th July 2025, with a gross contract value of £57,893.76. The procurement process has reached the award stage, further solidifying the project’s status as active.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering and ground investigation works, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. The contract was awarded to GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING LIMITED, indicating potential growth for companies in related sectors who can provide similar expertise or innovative solutions. Businesses with a focus on public sector projects may find this project particularly relevant as a means to expand their portfolio within the sub-central government framework. The swift and urgent nature of this procurement approach also highlights the Council's emphasis on efficiency, benefiting companies capable of rapid mobilisation and delivery of services.

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Notice Title

Investigation Works Cleat Hill

Notice Description

Waiver - Urgency - Investigation Works Cleat Hill

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05490a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032497-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,244 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 15 Jul 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.hub@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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