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title: "Ground Investigation Survey Framework"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS"
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# Ground Investigation Survey Framework

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dd1a579-900c-4916-a332-0b5d4c72de4a

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, England, has initiated a procurement process for the "Ground Investigation Survey Framework," classified under architectural, engineering, and surveying services. The tender is in the award stage, with a total contract value of £250,000. The procurement process followed a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 22nd August 2017, while the contract is set to run from 3rd September 2017 until 1st September 2020.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in ground investigation services, particularly those involved in surveying and engineering. Firms with capabilities in site operations such as drilling or boring, alongside laboratory testing and reporting, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The active engagement in such projects can enhance a company's portfolio and position within the industry, especially for larger firms seeking to expand their service offerings within the UK market.

## Notice

The following is a brief outline of the services to be provided by the Contractor including, but not be limited to the following: Site Operations - i.e. the type of exploratory holes (boring, drilling, pits, trenches, etc). It shall also be stated whether sampling and in-situ testing are required. Ancillary Works - i.e. if installations, post Site Operations monitoring and/or sampling are required. Laboratory testing - i.e. if laboratory testing is required and whether it is geotechnical, chemical, etc. Reporting - what reporting is required i.e. Field Report(s), Laboratory Testing Report(s), Ground Investigation Results Report, Ground Investigation Report (GIR). A more detailed description is provided in the Works Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab01cbb-5d33-4ec8-83bc-4bf711f24d66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2017 - 1 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS |
| Locality | KEW |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRUCTURAL SOILS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71353000 - Surface surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 28 Dec 2017 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab01cbb-5d33-4ec8-83bc-4bf711f24d66
- 2 Aug 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be08918-0b77-482f-830e-9a82592739c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ab01cbb-5d33-4ec8-83bc-4bf711f24d66
  28th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0be08918-0b77-482f-830e-9a82592739c4
  2nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/opportunityDetail.do?opportunityId=32786&oppList=CURRENT
  Tender documents and details can be accessed via Bravo. Suppliers must register with Bravo if not already registered. https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk itt_3113 - RBGKEW/452 Ground Investigation Survey Framework

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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