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title: "Homes England - Quayside West, Ground Investigation - Newcastle Upon Tyne"
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# Homes England - Quayside West, Ground Investigation - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Buyer: HOMES ENGLAND (THE NAME ADOPTED BY THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES AGENCY)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-767f1d7b-d0db-4436-9270-9282af58bd5d

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Homes England - Quayside West, Ground Investigation - Newcastle Upon Tyne," is conducted by Homes England, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The industry category is ground investigation work, located in the North of Skinnerburn Road, approximately 1km southwest of Newcastle City Centre, England. This was an open procurement procedure initiated by a tender and later awarded, with key dates including a tender period ending on 21 March 2025, and a contract period commencing from 6 May 2025 to 28 November 2025. The contract was awarded to Solmek with a value of £345,813.50, published on 30 May 2025. The tender was initially published on 21 February 2025, and the scope includes understanding ground conditions and associated risks.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs specialising in ground investigation work. Suitable businesses would include those capable of conducting thorough ground-related assessments and possessing relevant licensing for potentially asbestos-related contracts, as required by Homes England regulations. Given the location and the nature of work, businesses with expertise in handling historical industrial sites will potentially thrive in this tender due to its specific need for ground condition assessments. Being an open procedure, this contract encourages competitive bidding, offering a chance for businesses to expand their portfolio by working with a prominent government agency like Homes England.

## Notice

Homes England is seeking a ground investigation contractor to provide sufficient ground related works to enable Homes England's and prospective developers to understand the ground conditions and any associated risks. The site is located on the former Calders Lead Works, to the north of Skinnerburn Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7AN, approximately 1km southwest of Newcastle City Centre. 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 Homes Englands eTendering system. If not already registered, candidates must register at https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c6a951a1-70ef-ef11-8134-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=734d55e9-72ef-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. The privacy notice aims to give you information on how Homes England collects and processes personal data provided to us, including information that you provide directly, and tell you about your rights and how the law protects you. Please refer to our Privacy Notice at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter for further information. If the Contract relates to asbestos removal Contractors must be licensed by the HSE and be members of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association (ARCA). In addition to ARCA we also recognise ACAD (Asbestos Control & Abatement Division).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d284762c-7e3e-420f-8d24-1042a1a49012 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £345,813 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 5BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Arthur's Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLMEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 08:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d284762c-7e3e-420f-8d24-1042a1a49012
- 21 Feb 2025 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c46172-9a39-4a0d-9c35-4f0674b751fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d284762c-7e3e-420f-8d24-1042a1a49012
  30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58c46172-9a39-4a0d-9c35-4f0674b751fd
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c6a951a1-70ef-ef11-8134-005056b64545&fromRfxSummary=True&rfxId=734d55e9-72ef-ef11-8134-005056b64545
  Direct link to opportunity

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter

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