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Topographic and GPR Surveys - Embankment Road

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for topographic and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) surveys of Embankment Road to support the design of the Arnolds Point Flood Defence scheme. The project encompasses approximately 1.5 km of Embankment Road, including the carriageway, footpath, revetment down to the watercourse, and parts of Blagdons Meadow. This procurement falls under the services category and follows a direct method, below threshold without competition. The award to 4D Civil Engineering Surveying Ltd was signed on 27 October 2025, with services scheduled from 31 October to 30 November 2025. The activity is centered in Plymouth, aligning with industry category 71351810 for topographical services.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering and land survey services, particularly those with expertise in flood protection schemes and advanced surveying techniques like GPR. Companies similar to 4D Civil Engineering Surveying Ltd, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, would find such procurements advantageous for expanding their portfolios and establishing partnerships with local government bodies. The project not only promises to enhance technical experience in surveying but also strengthens relations with municipal authorities, paving the way for future collaboration on similar infrastructural projects.

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Notice Title

Topographic and GPR Surveys - Embankment Road

Notice Description

Topographical and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) surveys of Embankment Road to assist in the design of Arnolds Point Flood Defense scheme. The survey will cover approximately 1.5km of Embankment Road, with the carriageway, footpath, the revetment down to the water course, and some of Blagdons Meadow surveyed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d793
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069936-2025
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

71351810 - Topographical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,100 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aleksandar.kanchev@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

4D CIVIL ENGINEERING SURVEYING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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