Tender

Ground Investigation at Smethwick Enterprise Centre, Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AL

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 08:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This tender process, initiated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, involves ground investigation works at Smethwick Enterprise Centre in the West Midlands. It falls under the industry category of 'Siteworks'. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date set for Friday, 6 March 2026 at 15:00 hrs. Interested parties are invited to engage through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. The procurement method is an open competition and is below the threshold, allowing for more accessible participation from various businesses.

This procurement opportunity is valued at a gross amount of £36,000 GBP, making it an attractive prospect for businesses specialising in ground investigation and siteworks. It offers a range of works including boreholes, trial pits, and gas monitoring. Companies with expertise in civil engineering, environmental analysis, and construction will find this tender suitable for expanding their project portfolio. Considering the open competition, businesses can leverage their capabilities to compete and navigate a straightforward bidding process via the electronic submission policy of Sandwell's supplier portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Investigation at Smethwick Enterprise Centre, Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AL

Notice Description

Sandwell Council wish to undertake ground investigation works at the above site. Works will comprise cable percussive boreholes, machine/hand dug trial pits to expose existing foundations and soakaway tests in machine dug trial pits along with associated sampling, laboratory analyses and physical testing. A period of landfill gas monitoring and groundwater level recording will also be undertaken. A factual and interpretative report is required. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 06 March 2026 at 15:00hrs

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065478
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013672-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45113000 - Siteworks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
carole_leroux@sandwell.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDBURY
Postcode
B69 3DE
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
TLG37 Sandwell
Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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