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title: "ETE073 Geotechnical Works Soft Market Testing"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# ETE073 Geotechnical Works Soft Market Testing

Buyer: DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-632f8736-c76c-4a8c-b73e-de5f1b8bfef4

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## Summary

Derbyshire County Council is currently in the planning stage of the procurement process for the "ETE073 Geotechnical Works Soft Market Testing" project, which falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services industry. The council aims to engage suppliers to gather insights on the level of interest and potential solutions available for the Geotechnical Works Framework 2021 - 2025. The engagement end date is set for 12 November 2021, with a project value of £5,000,000. This notice was published on 12 August 2021 and seeks to inform and involve interested parties in the upcoming tender process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical and engineering services to contribute to a key infrastructure initiative. Companies with expertise in geotechnical engineering, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this engagement beneficial in demonstrating their capabilities and leveraging their insights to shape the project framework. Engaging with Derbyshire County Council during this early stage can position businesses favourably in the forthcoming competitive procurement process.

## Notice

The Council wishes to hear from companies willing to share their organisation information to help inform the Derbyshire County Council Geotechnical Works Framework 2021 - 2025 (DCCGWF). We are seeking to gauge the likely level of interest in the project from the market and gain a better understanding of the Solutions available, how they could be supplied and an indication of the likely costs. As such the Council is undertaking this SMT exercise to engage with suppliers and share information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01ea71e-bbb1-4e31-a84f-8840d2cddde2 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MATLOCK |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE4 3FW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire |
| Local authority | Derbyshire Dales |
| Electoral ward | Matlock West |
| Westminster constituency | Derbyshire Dales |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 09:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01ea71e-bbb1-4e31-a84f-8840d2cddde2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a01ea71e-bbb1-4e31-a84f-8840d2cddde2
  12th August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a834efc2-48fb-eb11-810d-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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