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title: "Area SW 569718 - M5 J9 to J12 VRS Gap Closure"
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# Area SW 569718 - M5 J9 to J12 VRS Gap Closure

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ce1f199-2544-4eed-9a76-1095bf75aa4d

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Highways England and is titled "Area SW 569718 - M5 J9 to J12 VRS Gap Closure." This project, classified under ground investigation services, is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the awarded stage, with a total value of £12,000. Key dates include the tender publication on 1st April 2019 and a tender period ending on 17th May 2019. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure. The contract period is set to commence on 10th June 2019 and conclude by 30th August 2019.

This tender represents a promising opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on ground investigation and related construction services. Businesses that offer expertise in environmental assessment and remediation, particularly those skilled in WAC testing and construction waste extraction, will find themselves well-suited to compete. Engaging with this contract could significantly enhance business growth in the area of infrastructural development and environmental management.

## Notice

The principle objective of this project is to undertake trial pits at various locations on M5 between J9 to J12. WAC testing will be undergone in a number of the trial pits as to reveal any potential ground contamination that might cause potential issues with construction and waste extraction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b917201-5ee4-46c6-8562-0229b75a4156 |
| 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 | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2019 at 12:57 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b917201-5ee4-46c6-8562-0229b75a4156
- 1 Apr 2019 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def41d66-f58c-4539-a2c8-a058f917aa80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b917201-5ee4-46c6-8562-0229b75a4156
  18th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/def41d66-f58c-4539-a2c8-a058f917aa80
  1st April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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