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title: "Spennymoor: Former Electrolux Site, Ground Investigation, 2017"
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# Spennymoor: Former Electrolux Site, Ground Investigation, 2017

Buyer: HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-277f27af-ac27-45d6-a14f-712e00160ab9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Homes and Communities Agency, which is seeking contractors for a detailed geotechnical and geo-environmental investigation at the Former Electrolux Site in Spennymoor. This tender falls under the "Ground investigation work" category and is situated in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 10 November 2017, with the contract start date set for 11 December 2017, and running until 16 March 2018. The total contract value is £100,000, with a minimum budget of £75,000, and all financial dealings will be conducted in GBP.

This opportunity can foster business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in ground investigation and environmental assessment. Given the project's technical nature, businesses with experience and expertise in geotechnical works, as well as those familiar with the procurement regulations set forth by the Homes and Communities Agency, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Participation in such projects not only enhances portfolio diversity but can also lead to long-term partnerships with a key public sector buyer.

## Notice

Detailed geotechnical and geo-environmental investigation of the ground conditions at Former Electrolux Site, Spennymoor. Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the HCA eTendering system. Suppliers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the HCA eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the HCA eTendering system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login. All discussions, meetings and communications will be conducted in English. The contract will be subject to English law. Tenders and all supporting documents must be priced in GBP and all payments under the contract will be made in GBP. This procurement and award is subject to the transparency arrangements being adopted by the UK Government. These arrangements include the publication of tender documentation issued by the HCA and the contract between the HCA and Supplier. Suppliers should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for the HCA to be able to honour our transparency obligations without undermining the Suppliers commercial interests. Suppliers are advised that the HCA is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("The Act"). If a Supplier considers that any of the information supplied as part of this procurement procedure should not be disclosed because of its commercial sensitivity, confidential or otherwise, they must, when providing this information, clearly identify the specific information they do not wish to be disclosed and clearly specify the reasons for its sensitivity. The HCA shall take such statements into consideration in the event that it receives a request pursuant to the Act which relates to the information provided by the interested party. Please note, it is insufficient to include a statement of confidentiality encompassing all the information provided in the response. The HCA takes a zero-tolerance approach to bribery and corruption and sets high standards of impartiality, integrity and objectivity in relation to the stewardship of public funds and the management of its activities. The principles contained within this policy apply to both internal and external audiences, including anyone wishing to undertake business or engage with the HCA. Please refer to our Anti-bribery and Corruption Policy by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e345c84-a9fd-429b-a4ce-634f5f3ce134 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 23 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,553 |
| 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 | HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE11 0NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Lobley Hill and Bensham |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2018 at 12:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e345c84-a9fd-429b-a4ce-634f5f3ce134
- 12 Oct 2017 at 07:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e345c84-a9fd-429b-a4ce-634f5f3ce134

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e345c84-a9fd-429b-a4ce-634f5f3ce134
  12th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-bribery-and-corruption-policy

## Provenance

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