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Baltic Rail Station Trial Dig Site Investigation Works

MERSEYTRAVEL

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22 Sep 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Baltic Rail Station Trial Dig Site Investigation Works" was conducted by Merseytravel, a public authority operating within the sub-central government structure in the UK. The project focused on preliminary site investigations to assess underground apparatus in preparation for future rail station works. This procurement falls under the construction industry category and is located in the Liverpool area. The contract was awarded on 22nd September 2025 to DOWHIGH LIMITED and is set to be active until 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was below threshold, involving limited competition, and the main procurement category is "works".

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in construction work, particularly those with experience in preliminary site investigations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry could find this type of contract beneficial, given the nature of the limited competition procurement method employed. Businesses operating geographically near Liverpool may have additional logistical advantages. The emphasis on trial digs signifies potential continual engagement in future phases of the Baltic rail station developments. Interested companies should note the contract value of approximately £61,607.35, which could foster growth and establish a presence in government-related infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Baltic Rail Station Trial Dig Site Investigation Works

Notice Description

Preliminary site investigations work to understand the location, depth and type of underground apparatus in preparation for the upcoming Baltic rail station works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059eee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058457-2025
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,607 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOWHIGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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