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title: "M4 J16 - J17 Church Lane - Ground Investigation"
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# M4 J16 - J17 Church Lane - Ground Investigation

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89369af2-ed9d-43b4-93f6-323cb6239f09

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "M4 J16 - J17 Church Lane - Ground Investigation" project, led by National Highways, has reached the award stage. This tender is classified under geological, geophysical, and other scientific prospecting services, and it involves a selective procurement method executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £126,393.54, will be carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom from 18th September 2025 to 31st December 2025. The tender period concluded on 17th September 2025, and the award was subsequently published on 18th September 2025.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses interested in infrastructure and scientific investigation services. The contract was awarded to BAM Nuttall Ltd, suggesting that large-scale companies with robust capabilities in geological and geophysical services may find similar tenders beneficial for business growth. Meanwhile, the tender's suitability for SMEs demonstrates inclusivity, indicating that small and medium enterprises can also engage in such projects, provided they meet the necessary framework and selective process criteria. Businesses in the related fields seeking involvement in high-profile government contracts should consider preparing for future opportunities with National Highways.

## Notice

612191- M4 J16 - J17 Church Lane - Ground Investigation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b43ed54-15ec-4e60-ae92-c7cbadb9c038 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,393 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,393 |
| 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 | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG22 4BS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAM NUTTALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2025 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b43ed54-15ec-4e60-ae92-c7cbadb9c038

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b43ed54-15ec-4e60-ae92-c7cbadb9c038
  18th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nationalhighways.co.uk

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