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title: "HIF Rail_Geo Technical Ground Investigation"
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# HIF Rail_Geo Technical Ground Investigation

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c0c1e05-aff6-45ba-a112-e4580c6b4420

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## Summary

Medway Council is seeking to appoint a professional consultancy for a geo-technical ground investigation as part of the HIF Rail project aimed at reinstating passenger services on the railway line between Hoo Junction and Grain. This contract is anticipated to commence on 3rd October 2022 and will run for six months, concluding on 31st March 2023. The total value of the contract is £250,000, with an open procurement method currently in the tender stage, set to close on 15th August 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for consulting firms specialising in civil engineering and geological services to engage in a key infrastructure project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging their expertise in providing tailored consultancy services. Businesses in the fields of geo-technical investigation and civil engineering should consider this opportunity to expand their portfolios within the public sector.

## Notice

Medway Council wish to appoint an professional and experience consultancy to undertake geo-technical ground investigation for the ground conditions relevant to the re-installing of a passenger service on the railway line between Hoo Junction and Grain, also known as the Grain Branch Line. It is anticipated that this contract will run for 6 months, commencing October 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cb90d1-bfaa-473d-ae33-01c66bfe4bb2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHATHAM |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 07:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cb90d1-bfaa-473d-ae33-01c66bfe4bb2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cb90d1-bfaa-473d-ae33-01c66bfe4bb2
  5th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=19809337-37fc-ec11-8116-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/

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