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title: "Geotechnical Consultancy"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Geotechnical Consultancy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d784d30-fed3-4da3-873a-f0e3aedbcd29

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## Summary

The University of Derby has completed a tender process under the title "Geotechnical Consultancy." This procurement is classified under geotechnical engineering services and took place in Derby, England. The tender, which was initiated as an extension of a previous project, had an award notice published on 15th May 2021. The contract period runs from 28th April 2021 until 31st July 2021, with a total contract value of £74,450. The procurement method employed was an 'Other' category due to its nature as an extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in geotechnical engineering and related consulting services. Businesses that specialise in ground investigations, including borehole drilling and site surveys, may find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. Competing firms should position themselves to demonstrate their experience and understanding of similar projects to enhance their chances of success in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

To carry out ground investigation reporting and surveys, including boreholes and trial pits, to assess the condition of the site for the proposed Business School. Ramboll are already appointed as consulting civil and structural engineers to the project (and this is an extension to that commission to avoid future liability issues over the quality and/or content of the ground investigation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd48792-07bf-479c-b546-203bc3f997f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - extension on previous project dispensation |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £74,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £74,450 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RAMBOLL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

## Release History

- 15 May 2021 at 10:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd48792-07bf-479c-b546-203bc3f997f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd48792-07bf-479c-b546-203bc3f997f7
  15th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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