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title: "M5 and A40 Ground Investigation (Trial Holes)"
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# M5 and A40 Ground Investigation (Trial Holes)

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1f57a686-d3a5-49b6-9f63-67d6fac1a5c4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England, which is seeking ground investigation services specifically for hand dug trial holes and laboratory testing of soil samples at two locations on the M5 and A40. The tender, titled "M5 and A40 Ground Investigation (Trial Holes)", is categorised under works and has a total value of £36,000. The open procurement method was utilized, and the tender period concluded on 5th October 2018, while the contract period took place from 23rd November to 7th December 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the civil engineering and construction sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the relevant expertise in ground investigation. Companies that specialise in soil studies, environmental assessments, and related works would be well-suited to compete, potentially fostering growth through contracts with a reputable organisation such as Highways England.

## Notice

Hand dug trial holes and laboratory testing of soil samples at M5 J19 and two locations on A40

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d33201a-e60b-441c-8fd5-a7c282cf1ae5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 24 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,474 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | ALMONDSBURY |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS32 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Patchway Coniston |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CC GROUND INVESTIGATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2018 at 14:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d33201a-e60b-441c-8fd5-a7c282cf1ae5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d33201a-e60b-441c-8fd5-a7c282cf1ae5
  3rd December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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