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title: "Archaeological and Geotechnical Intrusive Surveys"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENTAL NUCLEAR COMPANY LIMITED"
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# Archaeological and Geotechnical Intrusive Surveys

Buyer: DEPARTMENTAL NUCLEAR COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a775b8a-f527-4e21-bc2c-61e8f2992004

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Departmental Nuclear Company Limited, situated in London, focused on "Archaeological and Geotechnical Intrusive Surveys" as part of the Small Modular Reactor programme. This contract falls under the industry category of test drilling and boring work, with services also extending to various surveying and engineering services, reflecting a comprehensive scope of technical and scientific investigations. Covering England and Wales, the procurement concluded at the award stage on 16th September 2025, with the contract becoming active as of 30th July 2025. The value of this contract is £5,000,000, and the procurement method involved a call-off from a framework agreement.

The tender provides significant opportunities for large engineering and surveying firms, particularly those with expertise in geotechnical, marine, and archaeological investigations. Businesses skilled in digital mapping, subsurface and surface surveying, as well as marine survey services, will find this contract particularly enriching for expanding their portfolio in the nuclear sector. Engaging in this project can fortify a company's market position, given the collaboration with a large entity like Perfect Circle JV Ltd, appointed as the supplier for this ambitious initiative.

## Notice

Archaeological Works, Intrusive surveys and Marine surveys related to ground investigations in connection with the Small Modular Reactor programme

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae790cd-bd22-4bc7-8afd-6b4904a45091 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENTAL NUCLEAR COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERFECT CIRCLE JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
- 71353000 - Surface surveying services
- 71354000 - Map-making services
- 71354100 - Digital mapping services
- 71354200 - Aerial mapping services
- 71354300 - Cadastral surveying services
- 71354400 - Hydrographic services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2025 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae790cd-bd22-4bc7-8afd-6b4904a45091

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aae790cd-bd22-4bc7-8afd-6b4904a45091
  16th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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