Lisson Grove Programme - Lilestone Street - Geotechnical Survey

WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Jun 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Westminster City Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process titled the "Lisson Grove Programme – Lilestone Street – Geotechnical Survey" focusing on geotechnical engineering services. This project is located in London, within the UKI32 region, and falls under the services category. The Council is seeking a specialist geotechnical consultant to perform ground investigation works at Lilestone Street. The procurement follows a below-threshold open procedure and complies with the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring a fair and transparent process. The tender period is open until 6th July 2026, with the contract expected to start on 1st August 2026 and conclude by 30th September 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations to leverage their expertise for growth. Companies that demonstrate experience in similar geotechnical services and fulfil the tender's qualification criteria would be well-positioned to compete. The evaluation will be based equally on quality and price, with an emphasis on responsible procurement practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the procurement's suitability criteria, which support diverse business involvement.

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Notice Title

Lisson Grove Programme - Lilestone Street - Geotechnical Survey

Notice Description

The City of Westminster (the "Authority") is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced specialist geotechnical consultant to undertake ground investigation works at Lilestone Street, forming part of the Lisson Grove Programme. The appointed consultant will be required to carry out geotechnical and geo-environmental investigations to establish detailed information on ground conditions, groundwater levels, and associated constraints. The outputs of these investigations will inform the preparation of a Basement Impact Assessment (BIA) in support of a forthcoming planning application, and will provide a robust evidence base for structural design development, construction risk management, and cost certainty across the scheme. This procurement will be conducted as a below-threshold open procedure. The opportunity will be advertised via the Authority's e-tendering portal (Jaggaer), and bids will be invited from suitably qualified suppliers with demonstrable experience in delivering comparable geotechnical investigation services. The Authority will conduct this procurement in accordance with the principles of the Procurement Act 2023, ensuring that the process is transparent, proportionate, and facilitates fair and open competition. As part of the tender process: The tender period will be open for a minimum of 20 calendar days; and Feedback will be provided to all participating bidders following contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056606-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1E 6QP
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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