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STDC-PROC-0562 - Site Wide Ground Investigation Services

SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PART OF THE TVCA GROUP)

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09 Oct 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The South Tees Development Corporation, part of the TVCA Group, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "STDC-PROC-0562 - Site Wide Ground Investigation Services" in the UKC region, specifically Darlington. This tender, aimed at conducting ground investigation works, was conducted under a limited procurement method due to its value being below the threshold, and key stages including planning and award took place throughout 2025. The contract, valued at £600,000 gross, commenced on 1st November 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st October 2026, with an optional one-year extension. The primary industry category for this project is works related to ground investigation.

This opportunity, awarded to SOLMEK LIMITED, offers significant potential for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in site investigation or associated civil engineering sectors to grow their business by engaging in high-profile projects initiated by public authorities. Businesses with capabilities in detailed ground assessments and familiarity with public sector contracts, particularly those focused on infrastructure or land redevelopment, would find participating in similar tenders beneficial. The process also emphasises competitive advantages for SMEs in securing final stage bids, suggesting certain provisions favour their involvement and success in securing contracts within specific procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

STDC-PROC-0562 - Site Wide Ground Investigation Services

Notice Description

South Tees Development Corporation (part of the TVCA Group) have awarded a contract for Site Wide Ground Investigation Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aba9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063747-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PART OF THE TVCA GROUP)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLMEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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