Tender

18/1147 Intrusive Ground Investigations

MORAY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Moray Council involves a tender titled "18/1147 Intrusive Ground Investigations" pertaining to ground investigations and retaining wall coring at sites in Buckie and Dufftown, Moray. The project falls under the industry category of General Public Services and is classified as works. This open procedure tender is presently active in its Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 18th June 2025 at 12:00 PM. Following this, the contract award period commences immediately, ensuring the procurement process moves swiftly from evaluation to award. The expected contract period runs from 16th July 2025 to 15th August 2025, facilitating an efficient timeframe for project execution.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms with expertise in ground investigations and construction involving masonry and concrete retaining walls. It is open to all capable bidders meeting specific criteria such as financial stability and relevant experience demonstrated through past projects. Businesses specialising in engineering or construction services, particularly those with a track record in similar ground investigation works, are well-suited to compete in this procurement exercise. Successful bidders stand to gain by securing a work contract valued at £80,000, alongside fostering long-term relationships with regional authorities like Moray Council for potential future contracts.

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Notice Title

18/1147 Intrusive Ground Investigations

Notice Description

The Contractor is required to undertake ground investigations and retaining wall coring investigations at two sites in Moray, and issue factual reporting for each in accordance to the specification and scope documents issued.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is open to all bidders that meet the criteria selected. A single supplier will be appointed.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798811
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530776
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michelle Macleman
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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