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Dyfarniad Gwaith Ymchwilio i Dir Goat Mill Road Award of Goat Mill Road Ground Investigation Works

CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jan 2026 at 15:53

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for ground investigation works at Goat Mill Road, Dowlais. The procurement, carried out under an open competition method below the threshold, has been awarded to Tetra Tech Ltd. This process is classified under the works category and adheres to the Welsh devolved regulations. The contract was awarded on 24th December 2025, with the contract period set to commence on 19th January 2026 and conclude on 25th May 2026. The buyer, based in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom, conducted the competition and received a total of 9 bids, with Tetra Tech Ltd securing the contract. This stage of the procurement process is complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in ground investigation works to showcase their expertise. Companies that specialise in such works and have a strong track record are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The initial tender attracted multiple bids, including submissions from SMEs, highlighting the competitive nature of the market and the potential for business growth by participating in public sector projects. Engaging in these projects can enhance a company's portfolio and reputation in the industry, whilst fostering potential future collaborations with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Dyfarniad Gwaith Ymchwilio i Dir Goat Mill Road Award of Goat Mill Road Ground Investigation Works

Notice Description

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful wedi dyfarnu contract ar gyfer y gwaith ymchwilio ar y ddaear yn Goat Mill Road, Dowlais. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has awarded a contract for the ground investigation works at Goat Mill Road, Dowlais.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d300
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001583-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£372,750 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£372,750 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£456,952 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 25 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CYNGOR BWRDEISTREF SIROL MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@merthyr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MERTHYR TUDFUL MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TETRA TECH

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