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title: "GB-Reading: RBGKEW1305 - NHP Ground Investigation Survey"
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# GB-Reading: RBGKEW1305 - NHP Ground Investigation Survey

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8133eece-e191-4ad1-81a6-5fcebca78067

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew has completed a public procurement process for a Ground Investigation Survey titled "RBGKEW1305 - NHP Ground Investigation Survey." This project, valued at £109,988.18, pertains to ground investigation services (CPV code 71351500) and was designed to gather key data for the design of a new facility at the Thames Valley Science Park, located south of Reading and adjacent to the M4. The contract was awarded to Concept Engineering Consultants Ltd and involves various field and laboratory investigation activities including boreholes, sampling, and infiltration tests. The procurement method followed an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 15 July 2024, with the contract starting on 28 August 2024 and ending on 31 January 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in ground investigation services, particularly those experienced in both fieldwork and laboratory analysis. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this contract particularly suitable due to its focused scope and competitive procurement process. Engaging in such public procurement processes can offer SMEs significant business growth potential, enabling them to establish solid credentials and expand their portfolios. Businesses capable of acting as Principal Contractors under the CDM Regulations and delivering comprehensive ground and contamination surveys will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew require a Ground Investigation survey to be undertaken by an experienced Ground Investigation Contractor in Wokingham. The investigation will inform the design of a new facility located in Thames Valley Science Park, South of Reading and adjacent to the M4. The Contractor will be required to undertake investigative works at the site to determine the site stratigraphy, confirm soil parameters for use in design, measure and monitor groundwater, investigate ground and groundwater contamination, confirm infiltration potential of underlying soil and undertake a topsoil and subsoil survey. The intrusive works shall comprise cable percussive boreholes, window samples, trial pits, soakaway/soil infiltration tests and CBR tests. The Contractor will be required to undertake laboratory testing of the samples obtained and prepare a Ground Investigation Report to summarise the findings. The Contractor will be required to act as Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations and complete the wo 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/b55cf3e8-b6bb-4283-84bb-3220370cc3de |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,988 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,988 |
| 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 | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONCEPT ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55cf3e8-b6bb-4283-84bb-3220370cc3de

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55cf3e8-b6bb-4283-84bb-3220370cc3de
  24th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=891167819
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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