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The Spire Neighbourhood Site Investigation Works

CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Oct 2025 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "The Spire Neighbourhood Site Investigation Works" was conducted by Chesterfield Borough Council, a public authority operating at the sub-central government level. This project is focused on stage 2 ground investigation works within the Chesterfield area in the UK, categorized under site-investigation services in the services sector. The procurement, now in the completed award stage, was conducted using a limited competition method below the threshold. The contract was signed on 17th October 2025, with the performance period spanning from 20th October 2025 to 31st January 2026, and the possibility of a time-only extension up to 27th February 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in site-investigation services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given the limited competition method used. Firms with expertise in ground and environmental site assessments would find this procurement beneficial to expand their project portfolios within the UK regions such as UKC, UKD, UKE, among others. The awarded contract, valued at £51,060, is a significant opportunity for SMEs like SOLMEK Limited, who successfully secured it, to enhance their market presence and demonstrate their capacity in delivering specialised investigative services under public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

The Spire Neighbourhood Site Investigation Works

Notice Description

Stage 2 ground investigation works at Spire Neighbourhoods Chesterfield.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d13c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067328-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71510000 - Site-investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,060 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 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
CHESTERFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chesterfield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTERFIELD
Postcode
S40 1LP
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF12 East Derbyshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chesterfield
Electoral Ward
Spire
Westminster Constituency
Chesterfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOLMEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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