--- title: "Opportunity to Tender - Ground Investigation - Regional Framework Lots (England) - J. Murphy & Sons" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5aaad0fe-215f-4aa5-bfc9-060c837aeffc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5aaad0fe-215f-4aa5-bfc9-060c837aeffc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5aaad0fe-215f-4aa5-bfc9-060c837aeffc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5aaad0fe-215f-4aa5-bfc9-060c837aeffc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2026-07-14" --- # Opportunity to Tender - Ground Investigation - Regional Framework Lots (England) - J. Murphy & Sons Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5aaad0fe-215f-4aa5-bfc9-060c837aeffc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5aaad0fe-215f-4aa5-bfc9-060c837aeffc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5aaad0fe-215f-4aa5-bfc9-060c837aeffc.json) ## Summary J. Murphy & Sons has opened a selective call-off tender for experienced civil engineering subcontractors to join a framework for ground investigation services across England. The framework, which is in the tender stage as of 14 July 2026, includes projects such as the Network Rail CP7 and TransPennine Route Upgrade. Interested suppliers must express intent by 21 July 2026 through CompeteFor. The procurement falls under the civil engineering support services category, with a contract period starting 14 August 2026 and ending 11 August 2028. This opportunity is presented by BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, located in London, and has a value range from £500,000 to £1,000,000. This framework offers substantial opportunities for businesses focused on ground investigation, including services like percussion boring, rotary drilling, and geotechnical laboratory testing. SMEs are particularly encouraged to apply, given the selective procurement method based on technical capability and mobilization flexibility. Companies with experience across multiple investigation disciplines and the capacity to deliver concurrent projects will find this a promising avenue for business growth, allowing them to expand their reach within infrastructural development initiatives across England. ## Notice J. Murphy & Sons invites expressions of interest from experienced civil engineering subcontractors for inclusion on a framework of regional lots across England, supporting major infrastructure programmes. The framework will provide call off opportunities aligned to regional delivery teams and project locations. Project Portfolio Includes: Network Rail CP7 TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Peel Ports Other rail and infrastructure projects across England Scope of Services: The framework will cover the provision of ground investigation services, including: Intrusive Ground Investigation Percussion boring Rotary drilling Trial pitting Structure coring Sampling & Site Data Collection Soil, rock and groundwater sampling Disturbed and undisturbed sampling techniques Installation monitoring and inspection Automatic Ballast Sampling (ABS), where required In Situ Testing Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) Plate load and permeability testing Other in situ testing methods as appropriate Geophysical & Specialist Testing Non intrusive geophysical surveys Subsurface profiling and detection techniques Instrumentation & Monitoring Supply and installation of instrumentation Monitoring and data collection (e.g. inclinometers, piezometers) Anchoring systems and associated ancillary components Laboratory Testing Geotechnical laboratory testing of soil, rock and groundwater samples How to Apply: Suppliers must express interest through CompeteFor to receive further tender information, including lot structure and next steps. About the buyer's selection process: Regional Approach: The framework will be structured into regional lots across England, allowing suppliers to bid for one or multiple regions based on: Technical capability across investigation disciplines Availability of specialist plant, rigs and equipment Regional coverage and mobilisation times Capacity to deliver multiple concurrent investigations ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0207443b-1149-4671-93c1-deeb8cf990ef | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Aug 2026 - 11 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW5 1TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Kentish Town North | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71311100 - Civil engineering support services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2026 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0207443b-1149-4671-93c1-deeb8cf990ef ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0207443b-1149-4671-93c1-deeb8cf990ef 14th July 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.competefor.com/business/viewOpportunityDetailsSupplier.html?id=115365357 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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