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Ground Investigation Works Framework

Fife Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Ground Investigation Works Framework" is being led by Fife Council, a regional authority based in Glenrothes. The tender, first initiated on 28th January 2025, aims to establish a framework agreement for ground investigation works within the Fife geographical area, classified under CPV code 45111250, which pertains to site preparation work. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, allowing extensive participation, with an award period commencing on 28th February 2025. This tender falls under the 'works' category and has already progressed to the awarding stage as of 5th August 2025. It involved an initial budget allocation of £800,000 with the procurement exercising open competitive selection criteria to appoint suppliers on a framework intended to last two years, with the option to extend by an additional 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in geotechnical and environmental services. The awards have been made to firms such as Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Ltd, Dunelm Geotechnical & Environmental Limited, and Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited, all of which are SMEs. Businesses with expertise in ground investigation including compliance with key standards such as ISO 9001 for Quality Management and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management are well-placed to benefit. The focus on both technical and financial evaluations ensures that companies adept at delivering qualitative technical solutions and competitive pricing stand a good chance of success. Moreover, the involvement in a framework agreement with Fife Council can enhance reputational standing and provide access to full tender opportunities in regional public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Investigation Works Framework

Notice Description

Fife Council Council's Roads and Transportation Services, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within Fife Geographical area. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the 'Specification for Ground Investigation' published by The Stationery Office as Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council are inviting Bidders to participate in an open procurement exercise with a view to appointing contractors onto a framework for the provision of groundwork investigations. This framework will be awarded via the Open Tender procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria under regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 which enables the Council to take account of criteria that reflect qualitative technical aspects of the tender submission as well as price when reaching an awarding decision. The Council has adopted a pararel opening process for any tender exercise conducted per the following stages: As part of Stage 1 the bidders will be required to complete a Single Procurement Document (SPD) as part of the Qualification envelope self-declaring that they meet the criteria requirements. As part of Stage 2 the bidders will then be required to complete a Technical response based on Technical Specific questions related to the contract including Fair Work First and Community Benefits. As part of Stage 3 the bidders will then be required to complete a Commercial response based on services required. As part of the tender evaluation process the Council will then request evidence from the recommended bidders prior to being appointed. It is anticipated that the form of contract will be The NEC3 Framework Contract (April 2013). The is anticipated that the framework term will be for 2 years with an option to extend up to 24 months.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 24 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788785
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536237
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
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
It depends on the requirements and budget, but generally speaking, it should be within 48 months.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Dunelm Geotechnical & Environmental Limited

Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Ltd

Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522613
    Ground Investigation Works Framework - Fife Council Council's Roads and Transportation Services, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within Fife Geographical area. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the 'Specification for Ground Investigation' published by The Stationery Office as Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536237
    Ground Investigation Works Framework - Fife Council Council's Roads and Transportation Services, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within Fife Geographical area. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the 'Specification for Ground Investigation' published by The Stationery Office as Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

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