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Bath Street Ground Investigation Works

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2025 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process titled "Bath Street Ground Investigation Works," focusing on ground investigation and UXO survey services in Plymouth. Classified under the works category, this procurement was conducted through a direct method without competition, as it was below the threshold for competitive protocols. The contract, awarded to Classic Builders, began on 20th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 23rd December 2025. The contract, valued at £231,489.53, allows for potential additional works contingent on site-specific risks.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the construction and ground investigation industry, particularly those based in or around Plymouth. Companies that specialise in such works, especially those familiar with the potential risks inherent to urban constructions, may find similar future contracts advantageous for business growth. Classic Builders, a local SME, exemplifies how smaller enterprises can successfully compete in this niche market through direct procurement methods. This contract underlines the potential for small and medium enterprises to capture value from public sector projects despite limited competitive bidding processes.

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Notice Title

Bath Street Ground Investigation Works

Notice Description

Ground Investigation Works and UXO survey at Bath Street, Plymouth

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e977
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077355-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£231,489 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 2025 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
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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

CLASSIC BUILDERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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