Tender

V4SDDC033 Ground Investigation Surveys

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 13:07

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Summary of the contracting process

South Derbyshire District Council is conducting an active tender process to procure services related to ground investigation surveys. This procurement falls under the engineering-related scientific and technical services category and targets projects located in the UKF region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as V4SDDC033, involves investigations aimed at understanding structural and subsidence issues in properties. The tender is part of an open competition procurement stage, governed by legal basis 2023/54, with submissions due by 17 April 2026 and an enquiry period ending on 3 April 2026. The contract is set for an initial term of two years with a potential one-year extension, commencing on 18 May 2026 and ending on 17 May 2028, with a reserve for extending until 2029.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs that can offer survey and investigation services. Suitable businesses would include those specialising in geotechnical investigations, CCTV drain surveying, GPR surveying, subsidence detection, tree impact analysis, and structural monitoring. With a maximum funding envelope of £171,000, ensuring compliance with financial and qualitative criteria is crucial, as submissions surpassing this budget will be non-compliant. The award criteria prioritise quality over price, with weightings of 60% for quality and 40% for price, presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality investigative and analytical services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

V4SDDC033 Ground Investigation Surveys

Notice Description

South Derbyshire District Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to undertake survey investigations to gain an understanding of both the cause and reported effect of the structural/subsidence issues. The recommended surveys where deemed appropriate should consist of the following: - A geotechnical investigation to determine the characteristics of the ground. - A full CCTV drain survey to determine the layout and condition of the service pipes. - A GPR survey to map the ground beneath the external foundations of the property/all properties. - A subsidence survey, specifically to detect subsidence, foundation failure indicating the weight of the structure can no longer be supported by the foundations. - Tree survey only if nearby tree roots are found as the cause of subsidence. - Structural surveys if subsidence is detected and properties are affected: to diagnose potential works and for building monitoring to evaluate the extent of the structural issues over a period of time (typically over the 4 seasons). The maximum funding envelope for this contract is PS171,000 under a 2+1 year contract. Any tender submission that exceeds this financial limit will be deemed non-compliant and will be rejected without further evaluation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Number of Extensions: 1 optional extension of 12 months at the discretion of the council

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066aff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023488-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£171,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 2-3 years
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
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE11 0AH
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
South Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Swadlincote
Westminster Constituency
South Derbyshire

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