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title: "A27 Polthooks Cutting - Ground Investigation"
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# A27 Polthooks Cutting - Ground Investigation

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-409c1ca3-e11e-43fb-865a-9a11e07346b4

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## Summary

The procurement process described involved National Highways, as the buying organisation, undertaking a ground investigation at A27 Polthooks Cutting, under the title "A27 Polthooks Cutting - Ground Investigation". This tender belongs to the works category within the industry of geological and scientific prospecting services. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, this selective procurement was called off from an existing framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 11th September 2025 and spans from 11th September 2025 to 1st January 2026, with the physical site investigation scheduled from 17th November to 29th November 2025.

This tender, now awarded to BAM Nuttall Ltd, presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its compatibility with smaller firms, as highlighted in its SME suitability criteria. Businesses specialising in geological and geophysical investigation would find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. Such opportunities enhance the prospects for strategic partnerships or subcontracting arrangements, especially for companies looking to expand their footprint in the infrastructure and scientific services sector. The contract's award to a large supplier like BAM Nuttall Ltd exemplifies the potential scope and scale of such projects, indicating a robust market for competitive tendering and partnerships.

## Notice

at A27 Polthooks Cutting. To undertake ground investigation in accordance with the Ground Investigation Framework documents, including boreholes, trial pits and trial trenches. Undertake laboratory testing and provide a Factual Report. Site investigation: 17/11/2025 - 29/11/2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e173675-896c-4acd-9bce-a9263ced638b |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2025 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £178,142 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,142 |
| 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 | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG22 4BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAM NUTTALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e173675-896c-4acd-9bce-a9263ced638b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e173675-896c-4acd-9bce-a9263ced638b
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nationalhighways.co.uk

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