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SLC Ground Investigation Framework

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council is conducting the SLC Ground Investigation Framework procurement process to appoint contractors for ground investigation works within the South Lanarkshire area. This open tender, initiated on 12 December 2019, invites suppliers with relevant expertise to participate. The submission deadline was set for 29 January 2020, and the successful contractors were awarded contracts on 27 October 2020. The total value of the contract is £2,000,000, and it primarily falls under the works category, specifically classified as ground investigation services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in ground and environmental investigation works. Companies experienced in delivering similar projects, particularly those with a strong track record in compliance with health and safety regulations and technical capabilities, would be well-suited to compete. The framework arrangement allows for further work packages to be awarded through either direct appointments or mini-competitions, enabling businesses to build ongoing relationships with South Lanarkshire Council.

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Notice Title

SLC Ground Investigation Framework

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council's Roads and Transportation Services and Housing and Technical Resources, required contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within South Lanarkshire Geographical area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Offers for a Framework for Ground Investigation works were invited on 12 December 2019, in accordance with the Open tender procedure as defined in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Contractors appointed the Framework will be awarded works packages either by Direct Award or Mini competition under the terms and conditions of the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602398
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398080
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20205 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
audrey.faulds@southlanarkshire.gov.uk, peter.cannon@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454793

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

AITKEN LABORATORIES

ENVIRONMENTAL RECLAMATION SERVICES

IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998

Further Information

Notice Documents

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