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Ground Investigation Consultancy Services

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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17 Nov 2025 at 12:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Ground Investigation Consultancy Services" contract was conducted by Canterbury City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded in the "award" stage, covers the industry categories of ground investigation work and technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. This limited competition procurement method falls below the threshold value and concluded with an award date on 17 November 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 16 December 2025 and is initially slated to run until 15 December 2027, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance, reaching a maximum end date of 15 December 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation and related consultancy services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their client base within the public sector. With a total value of £250,000, the services required represent a key entry point for companies to secure work with Canterbury City Council under flexible, needs-based allocation. Lustre Consulting Limited, a SME based in Chatham, has been awarded this contract, illustrating opportunities for similar-sized enterprises adept at delivering specialised and technical consultancy services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Investigation Consultancy Services

Notice Description

For the provision of Ground Investigation Consultancy Services - As projects become known allocation of this work will be at the sole discretion of the client in charge of the Council project. There is no guarantee as to the volume of work received by any company appointed. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994831210

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e25b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074350-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01227862000

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUSTRE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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