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title: "619278 - Ground Investigation A66 Long Newton to Elton Lighting & VRS"
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# 619278 - Ground Investigation A66 Long Newton to Elton Lighting & VRS

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2643d206-de52-4529-b06f-95164da1ad26

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by National Highways and involves a tender titled "619278 - Ground Investigation A66 Long Newton to Elton Lighting & VRS." It falls under the industry category of "Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services" with specific work to be conducted in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, which utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, has reached the award stage with Soil Engineering Geoservices Ltd as the designated supplier. The contract period is scheduled from 26th May 2025 to 31st July 2025, following a tender end date of 20th May 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific prospecting services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability criteria explicitly favour this type of organisation. The involvement in this project allows businesses to demonstrate expertise in trenchless crossing techniques and contribute to infrastructure upgrades managed by a reputable buyer, National Highways. Engaging in such high-stakes projects can enhance a company's profile and market reach, paving the way for further opportunities in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

The overall project involves the replacement and upgrading of the lighting and VRS along the subject section of the A66. As part of the lighting upgrade, new cross carriageway ducts are to be installed utilising trenchless crossing techniques. A ground investigation is required to obtain information to allow the design of the cross carriageway ducts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a02685-0b90-49d4-b0b2-c6fca59b5e0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,313 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,313 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOIL ENGINEERING GEOSERVICES LTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a02685-0b90-49d4-b0b2-c6fca59b5e0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8a02685-0b90-49d4-b0b2-c6fca59b5e0c
  21st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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