Tender

V4SDDC033 Ground Investigation Surveys

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

24 Mar 2026 at 10:34

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

16 Mar 2026 at 13:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Derbyshire District Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Swadlincote, UK, initiated a tender for Ground Investigation Surveys, under tender ID V4SDDC033 / DN810095. This procurement, characterised by engineering-related scientific and technical services, was set at an estimated contract value of £171,000 and was supposed to last for a duration of two years with an optional one-year extension. The tender process was under the "Below Threshold - Open Competition" method, with an enquiry deadline of 3rd April 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 17th April 2026. However, the procurement was recently cancelled due to a high volume of clarification questions from suppliers, with plans to refine specifications and pricing before re-tendering.

The cancellation presents an opportunity for businesses operating within the engineering and technical service sectors to prepare for a revised tendering process, which promises to be more competitive upon reissue. Companies specialising in geotechnical investigations, subsidence surveys, and structural diagnostics would find this contract particularly fitting and could gain long-term business growth from securing such a contract when it is next available. With the contract prioritising quality at 60% over price at 40%, firms dedicated to superior technical service delivery will have a notable advantage. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to engage, enhancing their potential to contribute to local community development through public sector partnerships.

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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/026648-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2026Expired
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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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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