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Site Investigation Contractor - Selsey Coastal Scheme

CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2025 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Chichester District Council concluded the procurement process for a Site Investigation Contractor for the Selsey Coastal Scheme. The works contract, awarded following a below-threshold quotation process, was completed on 3rd July 2025. This contract, valued at £298,495.50 with a gross value of £358,194.60, commenced on 4th July 2025 and is set to conclude on 14th November 2025. The procurement method was limited competition, targeted specifically at providing site preparation work and geotechnical engineering services in the region UKJ2, United Kingdom. The award, under legal basis 2023/54, was made to Geotechnics Limited, an SME located in Coventry, marking the award stage of the process on 28th July 2025.

This tender represents a tangible opportunity for SMEs specialising in geotechnical engineering and site preparation work, particularly those operating in the South East region of the UK. Businesses with the requisite expertise are well-positioned to engage in public sector projects and establish ongoing relationships with local government entities such as the Chichester District Council. This contract underlines the value of limited competition processes which enable agile SMEs to secure public contracts that support regional development initiatives, potentially leading to business growth and further collaborative opportunities with sub-central government authorities.

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Notice Title

Site Investigation Contractor - Selsey Coastal Scheme

Notice Description

THIS NOTICE IS ON BEHALF OF CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL. Chichester District Council have awarded a below threshold Works contract for a Site Investigation Contractor in the Selsey area. A quotation process was carried out. The award of the contract for the Works has a value of PS298,495.50.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05674e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043561-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£298,495 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
3 Jul 2025 - 14 Nov 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
CHICHESTER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.clients@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1TY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOTECHNICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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