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Broadmarsh Ground Investigations Surveys

HAVANT BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Havant Borough Council has awarded a contract for ground investigation services titled "Broadmarsh Ground Investigations Surveys" in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of UKJ35. The procurement falls under the industry category of ground investigation services, with the contract conducted through a limited competition under the below-threshold procurement method. The procurement process is in the award stage as of 2nd April 2026, with the actual works taking place in April and May 2026. The contract is administered through an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Shortform Contract (ECSC), with an expected end date of 29th May 2026, allowing for renewal. The awarded supplier is TFW GROUP LTD, based in Cardiff.

This tender creates valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in geo-environmental and geotechnical investigations, offering services such as exploratory drilling, sampling, and laboratory testing. SMEs with experience in coastal environmental projects may find this contract an ideal fit, particularly those with technical expertise in conducting ground investigations and environmental sample analyses. Organisations looking to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects can leverage this opportunity to bolster their credentials and gain further governmental contracts in the future. Compliance with industry and environmental standards is essential, making it suitable for companies with robust technical capabilities and previous relevant experience.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadmarsh Ground Investigations Surveys

Notice Description

Havant Borough Council's (the council) Coastal Partners team invited tenders from a select list of suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to undertake Ground Investigation (GI) works at Broadmarsh Coastal Park. The Council, as the landowner of the Broadmarsh Coastal landfill protection coastline, is in the process of developing a new, cost-efficient coastal defence at Broadmarsh Coastal Park. The aim is to establish a long-lasting solution that requires minimal maintenance while effectively protecting the historic landfill site. To support the development of a feasible and detailed design, the council intends to engage an external supplier to undertake Ground Investigation (GI) works. Scope of Services Generally, to provide geo-environmental and geotechnical investigation to inform the design of coastal landfill protection scheme. Works include intrusive exploratory holes, cone penetration testing, trial pits and associated laboratory testing and reporting as detailed in the Scope. Set out below are the key elements of the specification: * Eight (8) cable percussion boreholes to prove ground conditions along the frontage and the materials used in the existing embankments. Two cable percussion boreholes may change to window samples due to access constraints. * Installation of five (5) groundwater monitoring wells. * Hand excavation sampling pits to 1.2m depth to collect samples of topsoil and soil within the embankment crest, landward toe and through blockwork revetment. * Site investigations exploring conditions of existing features. * Existing steel sheet pile investigations including magnetometer and ultrasonic tests. * In situ standard penetration testing (SPT) / hand shear vane testing in borehole samples. * geotechnical sampling (small and large disturbed and undisturbed samples) in exploratory holes. * geo-environmental sampling in exploratory holes. * laboratory testing (geotechnical and geo-environmental testing) on recovered soil and groundwater samples as detailed in the schedules and instructed by the Investigation Supervisor. Only the factual part of the geotechnical Ground Investigation Report is to be provided by the Contractor. The works will be administered though an NEC4 Engineering and Construction Shortform Contract (ECSC) and any change to the Scope and specification will be managed through the standard Compensation Event process. The works will be delivered during April and May 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031076-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£119,582 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 29 May 2026 6-12 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
HAVANT BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAVANT
Postcode
PO9 2AX
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Havant
Electoral Ward
Havant St Faith's
Westminster Constituency
Havant

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TFW GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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