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title: "MetroWest Phase 1 - Ground Investigations"
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# MetroWest Phase 1 - Ground Investigations

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20e80b4a-d47a-4009-abe4-0b5e0aa875e9

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## Summary

North Somerset Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "MetroWest Phase 1 - Ground Investigations" project. The contract, valued at £192,614, involved ground investigations of land and five bridges related to the proposed Portishead Branch Line and was awarded to Structural Soils Limited. This tender falls under the works category, specifically the CPV classification for ground investigation work and geological services. The contract commenced on 26 October 2021 and concluded on 28 January 2022, following a tender period that ended on 22 September 2021. The awarded contract notice was published on 29 October 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in geological and ground investigation services to engage in public procurement. Businesses with expertise in scientific prospecting, geophysics, and construction-related investigations would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders offered by North Somerset Council or other local authorities. Participation in such contracts can aid in expanding their client base and enhancing the sustainability of their operations through government projects.

## Notice

North Somerset Council procured a supplier to undertake Ground Investigations of land and 5 bridges adjacent to the proposed Portishead Branch Line (MetroWest Phase 1 project).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5253ba3d-fc4f-45fa-864a-a1dee0f2cff6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £192,614 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £378,993 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | WESTON-SUPER-MARE |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRUCTURAL SOILS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5253ba3d-fc4f-45fa-864a-a1dee0f2cff6
- 29 Oct 2021 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b3339a-73f2-41f4-988f-c05c603faa9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5253ba3d-fc4f-45fa-864a-a1dee0f2cff6
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b3339a-73f2-41f4-988f-c05c603faa9c
  29th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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