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title: "569021 - Area 13 A590 Cross-a-Moor Roundabout Ground Investigation"
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# 569021 - Area 13 A590 Cross-a-Moor Roundabout Ground Investigation

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-846b07f2-840a-4279-b3c7-04e5a6ba6fce

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Highways England for the contract titled "569021 - Area 13 A590 Cross-a-Moor Roundabout Ground Investigation". This tender falls under the works category, specifically for ground investigation services, and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 17 October 2019. The total value of the contract is £40,000 and the procurement method is an open procedure designed for below-threshold contracts.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction and engineering sectors, particularly those with expertise in geotechnical and geo-environmental services. Businesses capable of conducting ground investigations, as well as those offering laboratory testing and engineering support, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement can help businesses expand their project portfolios and gain experience in public sector contracts.

## Notice

This investigation will comprise 15 machine excavated trial pits to a depth of 4m BGL, five window sample boreholes to a depth of 6m BGL and five cable percussive boreholes to a depth of 15m BGL, three of which will be extended to a depth of 30m BGL with rotary follow-on drilling. The exploratory holes will also allow for installation of groundwater monitoring standpipes, infiltration testing and testing to determine Calfornia Bearing Ratio (CBR) values of the strata encountered. The works include associated geotechnical and geo-environmental laboratory testing and reporting. In addition, a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey, in accordance with PAS 128:2014, will be required to identify and verify underground service locations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555bbc7f-d3d7-4abe-864f-66fa2ffea254 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Nov 2019 - 22 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 4QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2019 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555bbc7f-d3d7-4abe-864f-66fa2ffea254

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555bbc7f-d3d7-4abe-864f-66fa2ffea254
  13th September 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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