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title: "Ground Investigation Framework"
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buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND"
published: "2020-06-09"
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# Ground Investigation Framework

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-34e48c1b-1170-4e86-a2d0-3494261ee08f

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## Summary

The "Ground Investigation Framework" tender, initiated by Highways England, is designed to support geotechnical investigations and risk assessments related to England's motorways and major A roads. This procurement falls under the works category and employs a selective, restricted procedure above threshold, with an estimated total value of £91 million. It encompasses several regional lots across the North, Midlands, and Southern England. The contract term commenced on 26th May 2020 and will remain active until 25th May 2024. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract published on 9th June 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in geotechnical and environmental services, especially those with capabilities in ground investigation work. Companies, including small and medium-sized enterprises, that specialise in geotechnical engineering, environmental assessments, and related fields would be well-suited to compete for the contracts under this framework. Additionally, local authorities across England will utilise this framework, creating a conducive environment for potential collaborations and partnerships among suppliers operating in the region.

## Notice

Highways England (HE) is the government company charged with operating, maintaining and improving England's motorways and major A roads. The primary objectives of the Ground Investigation framework include but are not limited to: - Investigation and identification of geotechnical hazards, - Providing information for geotechnical and geo-environmental risk assessments necessary for the planning and design submissions including supporting the establishment of the geotechnical design basis for design and construction, and - Providing information for the detailed design and construction. It will be enabled for use by Local Authorities in England, that is county councils, district councils, unitary authorities, metropolitan districts and London boroughs. The framework consists of three regional Lots; Lot 2 - North, Lot 3 - Midlands and East and Lot 4 - South. Additional information: The total value of the framework is an estimate of the total approximate value of spend for the duration of the framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a3d1d59-cc1d-4aef-bc6e-04c70d877af5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2020 - 25 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,000,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK41 7LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Harpur |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS; BAM RITCHIES; RPS CONSULTING SERVICES; RSK ENVIRONMENT; SOIL ENGINEERING GEOSERVICES; STRATA GEOTECHNICS; WYG ENVIRONMENT PLANNING TRANSPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2020 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a3d1d59-cc1d-4aef-bc6e-04c70d877af5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a3d1d59-cc1d-4aef-bc6e-04c70d877af5
  9th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f6dacf22-c398-43f9-b519-e53b10976756
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5864f885-90ca-4634-a402-1e8c7da590ff
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22476af3-f66e-4c20-89d0-6fe72b0ca412
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/38a15715-139f-41ef-9c9c-beba7f7bb07a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11d57273-5fa3-4102-a1a7-10e7296679a3
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea4b8b41-e906-42ce-9e19-306c0f6055fe
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58755aba-aec3-4f60-b2e3-03a0d6f55db6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36d44fca-bf63-4feb-8410-48500b0a2c8d
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9524c351-2965-4e3d-b4ef-7fccf818b240
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f811a9c6-0472-4095-83a6-063977ab1f5c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c01fa87-eb1f-4c54-8d15-653585b9db3e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c922ded7-2855-4d1c-ad1b-9cee480c4600
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/177b5610-0cfb-4864-b413-9457367604ec
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- https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing portal

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