--- title: "Stroud Canal Missing Mile - Ground Investigation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f45f07e-2dbb-44dc-a046-bbef7ae9b9f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f45f07e-2dbb-44dc-a046-bbef7ae9b9f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f45f07e-2dbb-44dc-a046-bbef7ae9b9f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f45f07e-2dbb-44dc-a046-bbef7ae9b9f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-11-25" --- # Stroud Canal Missing Mile - Ground Investigation Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f45f07e-2dbb-44dc-a046-bbef7ae9b9f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8f45f07e-2dbb-44dc-a046-bbef7ae9b9f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8f45f07e-2dbb-44dc-a046-bbef7ae9b9f8.json) ## Summary The Gloucestershire County Council is issuing a tender titled "Stroud Canal Missing Mile - Ground Investigation" as part of its procurement process in the construction industry, specifically focusing on ground investigation work. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th December 2021. The ground investigation aims to assess the conditions for a proposed canal near Junction 13 of the M5 in England, requiring the completion of numerous trial pits and boreholes over an anticipated three-week timeline starting from 17th December 2021. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical and environmental services. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive ground investigation work, including trial pits, borehole drilling, and laboratory testing, are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method enhances accessibility for both large firms and small and medium-sized enterprises, providing a valuable chance to engage with public-sector projects that may contribute to long-term growth and development in infrastructure services. ## Notice Gloucestershire County Council (GCC) are seeking a supplier to undertake a ground investigation near Junction 13 of the M5 to characterise the ground and groundwater conditions along the proposed canal alignment for: * The construction of the canal and its associated structures * Reuse of the material excavated from the canal for construction of embankments. The ground investigation will comprise a series of trial pits and boreholes in four locations: along the alignment of the proposed canal, and at three existing bridges. The majority of these will be undertaken along the proposed canal, comprising 50 trial pits and 10 boreholes. The following three locations are where bridges are proposed, with two locations being comprised of one borehole each, and the final having two 3 trial pits, 1 borehole and 6 dynamic probes. Geotechnical and environmental sampling, in-situ and laboratory testing and the production of a factual report will be required. It is anticipated that two rigs will be required to complete the work in the proposed timescale of approximately 3 weeks with two engineers. The contractor shall provide a proposed programme of works and an indication of possible site work start date as part of their tender submission. The ground investigation contractor will be required to assume the role of Principal Contractor and associated responsibilities in accordance with the CDM 2015 regulations and to arrange traffic / pedestrian management (if required). The terms and conditions are the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract 2017 as amended in the terms and conditions provided as part of the tender documents. Full details are available here: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=becaed1d-424e-ec11-810e-005056b64545 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a7edb03-fae8-4a8d-9ebf-a41782eabd9d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Dec 2021 - 28 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | GLOUCESTER | | Post town | Gloucester | | Postcode | GL1 2TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC | | Local authority | Gloucester | | Electoral ward | Westgate | | Westminster constituency | Gloucester | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45111250 - Ground investigation work - 71351500 - Ground investigation services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2021 at 22:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a7edb03-fae8-4a8d-9ebf-a41782eabd9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a7edb03-fae8-4a8d-9ebf-a41782eabd9d 25th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=becaed1d-424e-ec11-810e-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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