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Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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25 Jun 2026 at 09:04

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Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on ground investigation services as indicated by the CPV code 71351500. The project is located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, within the UKC23 region. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the procurement process is now complete as of June 2026, with the contract signed on 19 June 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £42,874.23, is active and has been awarded to WSP, following a direct call-off from an existing NEPO framework.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical services and ground investigation. As the procurement involves technical advisory services for a strategic drainage project, companies with expertise in infrastructure and environmental assessment would be well-suited to engage with similar projects. Although the procurement process is complete, understanding such opportunities can aid similar businesses in preparing for future tenders, especially those adept at responding to short notice and working under frameworks like NEPO. Additionally, large-scale enterprises that can swiftly mobilize resources and have experience in regional infrastructure projects could find this type of tender an advantageous avenue for business growth and expansion into public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project

Notice Description

Provision - Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project

Procurement Information

Direct call off from existing NEPO framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bcba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059691-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£42,874 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

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