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Ground Investigation Works

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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30 Jul 2025 at 10:19

Summary of the contracting process

South Gloucestershire Council completed the procurement process for "Ground Investigation Works" focused on sites located in Alveston and Westerleigh, South Gloucestershire. The tender, which falls under the works category, used a limited procurement method aimed at below-threshold competition. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the contract actively signed with Geotechnical Engineering Limited. The contract commenced on 2nd May 2025 and concluded on 1st July 2025, with a gross value of £98,974.14. These works contribute to regional infrastructural development within the UKK12 region, aligning with the legal framework under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth for enterprises specialising in geotechnical services and ground investigation work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on civil engineering and groundworks development can significantly benefit from such contracts, given the expertise required and the competitive procurement approach by sub-central government bodies like South Gloucestershire Council. The success of Geotechnical Engineering Limited in securing the contract exemplifies how SMEs can thrive in niche markets by capitalising on opportunities afforded by local councils prioritising infrastructural advancement in their locales.

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Notice Title

Ground Investigation Works

Notice Description

Ground investigation works for sites located in Alveston & Westerleigh, South Gloucestershire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0568d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044171-2025
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


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,478 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2025 - 1 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
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Place Procurement
Contact Email
streetcareprocurement@southglos.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 5AF
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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING

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