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Westgate Town Centre Development - Geotechnical Survey Works

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 10:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 May 2026 at 08:40

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Westgate Town Centre Development - Geotechnical Survey Works" was managed by Dartford Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority based in Dartford, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of geotechnical engineering services, with Trinity Geo Limited being awarded the contract. The procurement stage is complete and the contract, valued at £60,297, is active. The contract period is from 15 June 2026 to 10 July 2026. The project is located in the UKJ4 region, and the procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in geotechnical engineering services to engage in public infrastructure development projects. Companies with expertise in geotechnical surveys would be well-suited to participate in such opportunities, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as indicated by the suitability criteria. Establishing a successful engagement with local government organisations like Dartford Borough Council can lead to potential growth in service offerings and increased visibility in public sector procurement markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Westgate Town Centre Development - Geotechnical Survey Works

Notice Description

Geotechnical Survey Works required as part of the initial groundwork investigations for the Westgate development area within Dartford Town Centre.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a70d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051278-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,297 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£60,297 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TRINITY GEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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