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title: "Homes England - Former Pirbright Site, Compton - Site Investigation works"
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# Homes England - Former Pirbright Site, Compton - Site Investigation works

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47c4d4b3-904c-44eb-af28-4fa75c0e16ab

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## Summary

Homes England is conducting a tender process for site investigation works at the former Pirbright site in Compton, West Berkshire, which is situated within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The tender, published on 28th February 2018, follows an open procurement method and is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 17th October 2018, valued at £228,000. The contract period runs from 1st November 2018 to 15th January 2019. Interested suppliers should ensure they register their expression of interest through the Homes England eTendering system before the tender period ended on 16th March 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for businesses specialising in ground investigation work, particularly those within the services and works categories. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to conduct thorough site investigations would be well-suited to participate, given the focus on planning and development agreements associated with the site. The tender not only supports the growth of competitive firms in the construction and surveying industries but also aligns with sustainable development goals in an environmentally sensitive area.

## Notice

The Site is located in the Village of Compton which is situated in the northern part of West Berkshire and sits within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding National Beauty (AONB). The Site is bounded by Compton High Street to the south which comprises of some commercial premises but is dominated by residential properties. The east of the Site is bound by an area of residential properties with Hockham Road running along the north eastern boundary of the Site which comprises residential properties and farms. The north of the Site is bound by open agricultural fields and a bridle-path. The West of the Site is bound by Churn Road with a small pocket of residential properties at the south-western border of the Site. The Site was formerly a research facility used to research and track viruses in farm animals, and comprises a collection of buildings of varying sizes, quality and ages in the north, and mainly open ground covered by grass (including a cricket pitch in the south-west of the Site), shrubs and trees. Homes England are seeking to obtain outline planning permission for the development of the site, and to enter into development agreements to deliver such development. With this tender the Agency is seeking Site Investigation (SI) information Additional information: The opportunity can be accessed via the Homes England eTendering system. Tenderers wishing to be considered for this contract must register their expression of interest and submit a tender through the Homes England eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates should register on the Homes England 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 Homes England and the contract between Homes England and supplier. Bidders should highlight any areas they consider commercially sensitive in order for Homes England to be able to honour our transparency obligations without undermining the bidders commercial interests. Candidates are advised that Homes England is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("The Act"). If a candidate 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. Homes England 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. Homes England 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 Homes England. 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/c3b9e9aa-f234-4320-a646-16fde3d22d64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 15 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £228,000 |
| 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 | HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6EH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WYG ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2018 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b9e9aa-f234-4320-a646-16fde3d22d64
- 28 Feb 2018 at 12:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93d3e06-d2a6-4c57-aa2b-8450b37e4696

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3b9e9aa-f234-4320-a646-16fde3d22d64
  17th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c93d3e06-d2a6-4c57-aa2b-8450b37e4696
  28th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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