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title: "GB-Bristol: Ground Investigation - Cannop Ponds"
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# GB-Bristol: Ground Investigation - Cannop Ponds

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e1bdbbf-293a-433d-b8d6-5328eb9a5cdf

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## Summary

The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has issued a tender for Ground Investigations at large raised reservoirs at Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean. The procurement is classified under ground investigation services, with a contract value of GBP 500,000. The tender deadline is on 24th March 2023, and the contract period is scheduled to start on 17th April 2023 and end on 31st August 2023.

This tender by the Forestry Commission presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in ground investigation services. Businesses in the South West region of the United Kingdom, particularly in the construction or engineering sectors, would be well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. The open procedure used for this tender allows for fair competition among eligible bidders.

## Notice

Ground Investigations at large raised reservoirs at Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean. This will include intrusive investigations and subsequent laboratory testing. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd535e2-e379-4844-a9b5-af18ddf4ebcb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 12:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd535e2-e379-4844-a9b5-af18ddf4ebcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fd535e2-e379-4844-a9b5-af18ddf4ebcb
  28th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Ground-Investigation---Cannop-Ponds/45QB472T33
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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