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GP220 - Geotechnical Investigation

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Sep 2025 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Middlesbrough Council, revolves around a direct award for a geotechnical investigation service titled "GP220 - Geotechnical Investigation." This tender falls under the services category, specifically in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The investigation focuses on concrete testing of various bridges and structures in the UKC12 region, Northeast United Kingdom. The procurement, completed without competition, follows the legal framework set by the UKPGA 2023/54 and was awarded to IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998) LIMITED. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd August 2025, with an active period from 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2028. The gross contract value is £100,000.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive geotechnical services. Companies with expertise in drilling, laboratory testing, and report writing would be well-suited for similar future projects. The direct award method demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure contracts by offering unique or comprehensive solutions that meet specific needs without the need for a competitive tendering process. Engaging with such procurement opportunities can enhance the business's industry reputation and expand their service offerings in the public sector domain.

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Notice Title

GP220 - Geotechnical Investigation

Notice Description

Ian farmers provide bespoke geotechnical and environmental investigation. We require concrete testing on various bridges and structures, and they are the only company who provide the full service of drilling, lab testing and writing a report from start to finish in the Northeast.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05910d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052706-2025
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998

Further Information

Notice Documents

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