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PS Wingfield Castle - Ground Investigations

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the PS Wingfield Castle - Ground Investigations was conducted by Hartlepool Borough Council, a sub-central government authority located in Hartlepool, United Kingdom. The contract for ground investigation services has reached the award stage and was completed with Dunelm Geotechnical & Environmental. The contract, valued at £84,892 with a total gross amount of £101,870.4, was signed on 23 February 2026 and is set to commence on 2 March 2026, running until 1 June 2026. The procurement method utilised was a limited competition, specific to below threshold contracts, classified under the services category, with a focus on ground investigation work and services.

This tender, aimed at providing ground investigation services, presents opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical and environmental services. SMEs in the industry, particularly those with expertise in the CPV classifications of ground investigation work (45111250) and ground investigation services (71351500), would find this contract beneficial for business expansion. The regional focus in the UKC11 area means local businesses could leverage their proximity for competitive advantage, while those keen on forming collaborative partnerships can explore the growing demand for infrastructure-related services within the region.

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Notice Title

PS Wingfield Castle - Ground Investigations

Notice Description

This contracts register entry refers to PS Wingfield Castle - Ground Investigations (OPEN202683).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017538-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£84,892 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Jun 2026 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
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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