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title: "Main Site Compound for Lower Thames Crossing Ground Investigations"
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# Main Site Compound for Lower Thames Crossing Ground Investigations

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85fdfeb5-e513-4491-bf7c-ad6e8786f1c9

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Main Site Compound for Lower Thames Crossing Ground Investigations", initiated by Highways England Company Limited. This tender was classified under the "Ground investigation services" category, with a total contract value of £4,077,791. The procurement method used was selective, and it was based on a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28 April 2019, while the contract period commenced the following day and is set to conclude on 22 March 2022. The location for the services is in the London region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the civil engineering and geotechnical sectors to engage in significant ground investigation works. Established firms and larger contractors with relevant experience in site testing, laboratory analysis, and reporting would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The completed contract has previously engaged Perfect Circle JV as a supplier, suggestive of the type of consortium arrangements that may be advantageous for potential future bidders.

## Notice

Lower Thames Crossing - Physical site works and services, lab and site testing and associated reporting of ground samples and materials to undertake ground investigations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef8bfee-1ad2-4924-affb-c21d6d9ddd35 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2019 - 22 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,077,791 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,544,266 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND COMPANY LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERFECT CIRCLE JV |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2019 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef8bfee-1ad2-4924-affb-c21d6d9ddd35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ef8bfee-1ad2-4924-affb-c21d6d9ddd35
  22nd July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a3d21ca-34e3-40db-b20c-3ac72ff20078

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