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title: "TRIAL HOLES FOR HIGH STREET IMPROVEMENTS, KETTERING"
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buyer: "KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# TRIAL HOLES FOR HIGH STREET IMPROVEMENTS, KETTERING

Buyer: KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d48facd-4509-48fd-9b13-af87f354c846

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## Summary

Kettering Borough Council is seeking tenders for the "Trial Holes for High Street Improvements" project in Kettering, England. This procurement falls under the works category, specifically classified as ground investigation work. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with essential dates including the publication of the invitation on 22nd January 2021, clarification questions due by 2nd February 2021, and final tender responses required by 5th February 2021. The contract is proposed to start on 22nd February 2021 and will expire on 19th March 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £25,000, and it will be awarded following an open procedure, which allows any qualified supplier to submit a tender.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in ground investigation work or related construction services to expand their business. The project aligns well with businesses that have experience in infrastructure development or civil engineering projects, particularly those familiar with urban improvement initiatives. Competing for this contract may help enhance a business’s portfolio and establish a relationship with a key local council, thereby paving the way for future opportunities in public sector projects.

## Notice

Trial Holes in Kettering Town Centre Additional information: The procurement timescales and deadlines are: 1. Invitation to Quotation/ Tender published on Contracts Finder - 22/1/21 2. Deadline for Clarification Questions by the bidders - 12 noon on 2/2/21 3. Deadline for Quotation/ Tender Responses - 12 noon on 5/2/21 4. Quotation Evaluation - w/c 8/2/21 5. Award Decision - w/c 8/2/21 6. Proposed Contract Start Date - 22/2/21 7. Expiry of Contract - 19/3/21 If you are interested in this procurement opportunity, then please download the documents. Any queries about this ITQ/ ITT, the requirements, the procurement process, or the proposed Contract, must be raised with Dylan Smith via Dylan.smith@kettering.gov.uk. Please send all submissions to webprocurement.kbc@kettering.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f91b4d-bc92-4ccd-989a-ca7e21d6d795 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 19 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KETTERING BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | KETTERING |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN15 7QX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2021 at 15:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f91b4d-bc92-4ccd-989a-ca7e21d6d795

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53f91b4d-bc92-4ccd-989a-ca7e21d6d795
  21st January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/319353ba-a50e-4bbd-a9c2-87d27414f383
  Part 1 - General Requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a5c91ed-4e9b-40e5-9eec-c3eef57fb5e3
  Part 2 - Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c99d9a62-e4fe-4f42-9ef5-e71543cef915
  Part 3 - Conditions of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f9e8cdd-4eea-4626-805e-441b8b294537
  Part 4 - Quotation Response
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/778eccd1-7d05-49aa-b2b2-8de2ff681436
  Appendix 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/745f258b-34cd-4797-ba4c-21ebc7ee7739
  Appendix 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a2e0eea-fcfb-4a10-969c-8b87e7481529
  Appendix 2
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66aff278-f808-4517-8ad1-5829a2376724
  Appendix 2

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