Award

Ground Investigation Works

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Dec 2025 at 14:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Dec 2025 at 12:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Dec 2025 at 10:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult, a public undertaking based in Glasgow, is the buying organisation behind the "Ground Investigation Works" tender for the Blyth Development Project. This procurement falls under the "works" category and involves ground investigation work, specifically delivered to the UKC21 region in the United Kingdom. The procurement has reached its award stage with Merebook Consulting Limited being the awarded supplier. The process was conducted through a direct award due to the continuation of work already started. The contract was signed on 11th December 2025, with work scheduled to begin on 12th December 2025 and complete by 1st March 2026.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses involved in ground investigation and related services to engage with public sector projects. It underscores the potential for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to secure direct awards, particularly when the procurement involves continuation or expansion of prior work. Companies in the construction and engineering industries, with capabilities in site investigation and project execution, would find this contract particularly well-suited to their expertise, offering scope for innovation and expansion within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Investigation Works

Notice Description

Ground Investigation Works for Blyth Development Project To view this notice, please click here: https://orecatapult.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1000633311

Procurement Information

Continuation of work already started

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f360
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082029-2025
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
Direct award
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
£41,538 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£41,538 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Sian Kerrison
Contact Email
sian.kerrison@ore.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
01234567890

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEREBOOK CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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