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Gateway, Falkirk - Zones 1, 3b & 4 - Ground Investigation

FALKIRK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent tender titled "Gateway, Falkirk - Zones 1, 3b & 4 - Ground Investigation" was conducted by Falkirk Council, located at Municipal Buildings, West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. The procurement process, which is in the award stage, involved a selective method under a restricted procedure aimed at carrying out a ground investigation to evaluate the ground and groundwater conditions. Key activities include drilling boreholes, performing cone penetration tests, and environmental assessments, with a total contract value of £302,628.90. The contract was signed on 11 August 2017 and is active, designated for the Eastern Gateway site within the works category.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in geotechnical and environmental services, including those that can conduct thorough soil and water testing and report preparation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given that two out of five bids submitted were from SMEs, indicating a competitive landscape. Businesses with expertise in ground investigations, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive analysis and reporting as outlined in the tender, should consider this contract as a prime opportunity for engagement.

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Notice Title

Gateway, Falkirk - Zones 1, 3b & 4 - Ground Investigation

Notice Description

The purpose of the proposed ground investigation is to prove the ground and groundwater conditions underlying the site to provide data for future development proposals. The works will comprise the following: 20 number cable percussion boreholes to a maximum depth of 45 metres with 9 number rotary follow on; 17 number cone penetration tests to a maximum depth of 45 metres; 58 number machine excavated trail pits to a maximum depth of 4 metres; In-situ testing and groundwater monitoring within exploratory holes; Laboratory testing of soil samples to determine geotechnical parameters; Environmental testing and chemical testing to determine levels of any contamination in soil, soil leachate and groundwater; and Preparation of a Ground Investigation Report and AGS file for each Zone.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Dual stage - Contractors first passed a selection procedure before being invited to tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000492888
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292633
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£302,628 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FALKIRK COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasing@falkirk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1324506566

Buyer Location

Locality
FALKIRK
Postcode
FK1 5RS
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
TLM76 Falkirk

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Falkirk South
Westminster Constituency
Falkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292633
    Gateway, Falkirk - Zones 1, 3b & 4 - Ground Investigation - The purpose of the proposed ground investigation is to prove the ground and groundwater conditions underlying the site to provide data for future development proposals. The works will comprise the following: 20 number cable percussion boreholes to a maximum depth of 45 metres with 9 number rotary follow on; 17 number cone penetration tests to a maximum depth of 45 metres; 58 number machine excavated trail pits to a maximum depth of 4 metres; In-situ testing and groundwater monitoring within exploratory holes; Laboratory testing of soil samples to determine geotechnical parameters; Environmental testing and chemical testing to determine levels of any contamination in soil, soil leachate and groundwater; and Preparation of a Ground Investigation Report and AGS file for each Zone.

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