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Grove Ferry Bridge Ground Investigation Work

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Aug 2025 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by Kent County Council, involved ground investigation work on the Grove Ferry Bridge. This project falls under the 'works' category within the construction industry, specifically targeting geotechnical assessments. The contract was awarded to Geotechnics Ltd., a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Coventry. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract period running from 14th May 2025 to 31st October 2025. The procurement was conducted through a 'below threshold - unknown' method, offering an opportunity within the UKJ region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in ground investigation and related geotechnical services. Businesses with expertise in construction and engineering, especially those familiar with geotechnical assessments, would find such contracts appealing. The award to Geotechnics Ltd. illustrates the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts, encouraging similar entities to explore opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Title

Grove Ferry Bridge Ground Investigation Work

Notice Description

Ground Investigation work for Grove Ferry Bridge. The ground investigation is required to provide information to assess the geotechnical, geo-environmental, geological and hydrogeological ground conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05835e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046919-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£57,422 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 31 Oct 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
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingsupportteam@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEOTECHNICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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