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title: "Supply of Ground Investigation Services - RFQ 14461304"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Supply of Ground Investigation Services - RFQ 14461304

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7782692f-490e-4799-ad6a-99e8a65e3824

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Lancashire County Council inviting tenders for the "Supply of Ground Investigation Services" under the reference RFQ 14461304. This contract falls within the services industry and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 10th February 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2017, running for a duration of three years, with an optional one-year extension, amounting to a total value of £795,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in engineering services and geotechnical investigation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete for this contract as it includes work packages below and above the £20,000 threshold. Companies providing test drilling and boring services, as well as miscellaneous engineering services, should consider bidding to expand their market share and secure steady work over the duration of the contract.

## Notice

LCC is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT for the supply and delivery of Ground Investigation Services. The framework will be split into 2 lots as detailed below: Lot 1 - Work packages under PS20,000 Lot 2 - Work packages over PS20,000 The contract is to commence on 1st April 2017 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 1 year. Additional information: The contract is to commence on 1st April 2017 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for up to a further 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ccae676-068b-4103-b5e6-2ce9a0ca045e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £795,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,060,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BEK ENVIRO; BRIDGEWAY CONSULTING; CC GEOTECHNICAL; DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL; IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998; QUANTUM GEOTECHNICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2017 at 13:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ccae676-068b-4103-b5e6-2ce9a0ca045e
- 11 Jan 2017 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf05bb6-7d9f-4d85-bff7-c0ecd441ab2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ccae676-068b-4103-b5e6-2ce9a0ca045e
  31st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edf05bb6-7d9f-4d85-bff7-c0ecd441ab2e
  11th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
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