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East Airdrie Link Road Ground Investigation

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

North Lanarkshire Council is inviting bids for the "East Airdrie Link Road Ground Investigation" project, which is classified under the works category. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, having successfully completed the tender period. The value of the contract is approximately £1,919,734 and was signed on 30th July 2021. Interested companies should note that the procurement method used is an open procedure, with the procurement centred in Motherwell, UK. The deadline for submissions was on 29th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ground investigation and geotechnical engineering services. Companies that excel in boring, drilling, in situ testing, and laboratory analysis of soil and rock are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate a strong financial standing and relevant experience in similar projects are likely to find this opportunity beneficial for business growth. Organizations that fulfil the requirement of community benefits as set out by the council will also have an advantage in their bid submissions.

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Notice Title

East Airdrie Link Road Ground Investigation

Notice Description

North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for Ground Investigation works which will comprise typical investigation methods using boring, drilling, in situ penetration testing, sampling, laboratory testing and delivery of a Factual Report to inform the route of a proposed highway scheme of the order of 9km in length.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The expected works will comprise investigation of soil and rocks on the route. Typically, standard methods of investigation are expected to be required, with frequency commensurate with the principles set out in BS EN1997 Eurocode 7 - Geotechnical Design. At this stage indicative requirements are: - 140 boreholes to various depths up to 25m, formed using cable percussive and/or rotary methods. - Investigation by probe drilling to locate and assess mine entries at 20 locations. - Investigation of mineral workings by rotary drilling and coring at 5 major structure locations, to depths up to 50m. - 500 machine excavated trial pits to various depths up to 4.5m. - In situ testing in boreholes and trial pits. - Soft ground assessment using Static Cone Penetration testing and peat probes. - Geo-environmental sampling and testing. - Groundwater installations and monitoring. - Laboratory testing of rocks and soils for engineering properties. Laboratory testing of soils and rocks for chemical properties. - Laboratory testing of soils and rocks for organic and mineral contamination. - Laboratory testing of soils and rocks for Waste Classification.. Candidates should read and refer to the Tender Documents. Failure to comply with the instructions contained within the Tender Documents may result in a Candidates submission being rejected. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulations 8, 9 and 10 of The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639510
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422705
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

71351500 - Ground investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,019,734 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20214 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
NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Dorothy Balfour
Contact Email
balfourd@northlan.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7853669609

Buyer Location

Locality
MOTHERWELL
Postcode
ML1 1AB
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig
Westminster Constituency
Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOIL ENGINEERING GEOSERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403238
    East Airdrie Link Road Ground Investigation - North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for Ground Investigation works which will comprise typical investigation methods using boring, drilling, in situ penetration testing, sampling, laboratory testing and delivery of a Factual Report to inform the route of a proposed highway scheme of the order of 9km in length.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422705
    East Airdrie Link Road Ground Investigation - North Lanarkshire Council wishes to establish a contract for Ground Investigation works which will comprise typical investigation methods using boring, drilling, in situ penetration testing, sampling, laboratory testing and delivery of a Factual Report to inform the route of a proposed highway scheme of the order of 9km in length.

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