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title: "Request for Quote - Millenium cemetery boreholes - AWARD"
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# Request for Quote - Millenium cemetery boreholes - AWARD

Buyer: IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20537c61-c6e1-4af7-b971-5728c21d91f2

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## Summary

The public procurement process described pertains to a Request for Quote - Millenium cemetery boreholes, stipulated by Ipswich Borough Council, an authority based in Suffolk. The focus of this procurement was on siteworks, specifically drilling one Crag borehole as outlined in the specification. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, reached the award stage. The tender period concluded on 25 March 2021, with contract work commencing on 23 May 2021 and completing by 23 July 2021. The geographic focus includes the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, among others. The award was finalised on 9 May 2021, with Geosphere Environmental Ltd selected as the supplier.

This procurement presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and site works, particularly those with expertise in borehole drilling and geological services. Organisations such as Geosphere Environmental Ltd, which have a solid track record in handling similar projects, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement method being open procedure indicates a transparent and competitive bidding process, allowing capable businesses to showcase their technical proposals and cost efficiencies effectively, thus driving business growth and expanding their footprint in public sector projects.

## Notice

To drill one Crag borehole at the location identified as described in the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63459dc-1a22-46b9-89af-0172b78ebc67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2021 - 23 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,833 |
| 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 | IPSWICH BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUFFOLK |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEOSPHERE ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45113000 - Siteworks

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63459dc-1a22-46b9-89af-0172b78ebc67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c63459dc-1a22-46b9-89af-0172b78ebc67
  29th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ipswich.gov.uk/services/procurement-and-tendering

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