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Project title High Rise Structural Condition Assessment

SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

Swindon Borough Council facilitated a public procurement process titled "High Rise Structural Condition Assessment", targeting the services industry category. This procurement involved concrete testing of all six of Swindon's high-rise blocks, focusing on technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the Swindon area (region UKK14), the contract was set in motion on 25 April 2025 and spanned until 26 May 2025, with the process reaching completion. The procurement method was direct, executed below the threshold without competition, with the award finalised to Target Structural Limited on 31 July 2025.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for SMEs specialised in structural analysis and testing services to engage with public authorities and expand their portfolio. Companies with capabilities in technical testing and consultancy, particularly those adept in testing drilling and boring work within urban environments, would find this contract aligns well with their expertise. The lack of competition in the procurement method highlights an advantageous chance for businesses to forge partnerships with local government bodies, like Swindon Borough Council, thereby enhancing their business growth and visibility in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Project title High Rise Structural Condition Assessment

Notice Description

Concrete testing of all 6 of Swindon Borough Council's High-Rise Blocks

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056a62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044829-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 26 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jwakefield@swindon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN1 2JH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Eastcott
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TARGET STRUCTURAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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