Planning

Term Service Contract for Site Investigations in Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen

BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, in collaboration with Torfaen County Borough Council, invites tenders for a Term Service Contract aimed at providing Site Investigation services across various locations in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, is an open procedure under the main procurement category of works. The contract is anticipated to start on 1st July 2026, with an initial term of three years, extendable by up to two additional years. This initiative, taking place in the region of UKL16 in the United Kingdom, falls under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts (2023/54). Interested parties should note the deadline for future notice on 19th May 2026.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation work and site-investigation services, with a total contract value of £2,500,000, grossing up to £3,000,000. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as potential bidders. Businesses with expertise in these services will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and expanding their footprint in public sector projects. The open procurement method ensures transparency and competitiveness, fostering a fair chance for eligible contractors to secure the work.

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Notice Title

Term Service Contract for Site Investigations in Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen

Notice Description

We are seeking to appoint a contractor to enter into a three (3) year contract for the provision of Site Investigation services at various sites within the boundaries of Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen. At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a Contract for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years (reviewed on an annual basis).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0695cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043041-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

71510000 - Site-investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 2 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EBBW VALE
Postcode
NP23 6DN
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Torfaen
Electoral Ward
Pontypool Fawr
Westminster Constituency
Torfaen

Further Information

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