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Ground Investigation Surveys v2

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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26 May 2026 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

South Derbyshire District Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Ground Investigation Surveys v2." The procurement process falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and is located around Swadlincote, Church Gresley, Woodville, Newhall, and Donisthorpe in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the enquiry period on 2nd June 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 16th June 2026. The procurement method is open competition, allowing for electronic submissions. The total contract value is estimated at £171,000, with a gross amount of £205,200, and the contract period spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with an optional extension of 12 months.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in structural and ground investigation surveys. Companies with expertise in handling geohazards, such as ground instability and subsidence, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The focus on quality (60%) over price (40%) for award criteria suggests that businesses with strong past performance and expertise in managing projects in regions with coal measures and Mercia Mudstone Group will be competitive contenders. This contract could provide substantial opportunities for income, portfolio enhancement, and establishing long-term relationships with South Derbyshire District Council.

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Notice Title

Ground Investigation Surveys v2

Notice Description

We are looking to procure a contractor to undertake structural and ground investigation surveys to establish where works maybe required arising from ground instability and subsidence. South Derbyshire lies within the Leicestershire and South Derbyshire Coalfield, specifically the Western Basin of the coalfield particularly around Swadlincote, Church Gresley, Woodville, Newhall, and Donisthorpe. There are also areas where Gypsum mining has been undertaken which can also cause other geohazards. Much of South Derbyshire sits on Coal Measures and Mercia Mudstone Group (Triassic Clay-Rich Mudstones) and the blow permeability of the ground is holding the ground water close to the surface level, combined with the increased rainfall, greater surface water runoff, and silted drainage systems are causing structural movement to the properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension for one year (12 months), at South Derbyshire District Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a3f8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048926-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection 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
26 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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