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title: "565196 A38 Goodstone Sinkhole GI"
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# 565196 A38 Goodstone Sinkhole GI

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f6b78bf-038c-41ae-b845-4cc52896e3cc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England as the buying organisation seeking ground investigation services for their project titled "565196 A38 Goodstone Sinkhole GI." This project focuses on conducting a ground investigation to support the design of an embankment stabilisation scheme, including activities such as boreholes and associated testing and reporting. The tender was completed, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure and a total contract value of £35,000. Key deadlines included the tender submission period which ended on 4th September 2018, while the contract period is set from 29th October 2018 to 5th November 2018. The location of the project falls within the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in geotechnical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the emphasis on their participation in the procurement process. As the project involves detailed ground investigation, companies that can provide innovative techniques and efficient reporting services may find this to be a beneficial opportunity for growth and collaboration within public sector contracts.

## Notice

The principal objective of this project is to provide a ground investigation to support the detailed design of an embankment stabilisation scheme. This will include boreholes, hand dug pits, associated testing and reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3248ae7-cd91-422e-b1fc-7bc7992e6091 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 5 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,482 |
| 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 |
| Locality | ALMONDSBURY |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS32 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Patchway Coniston |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM GEOTECHNICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2018 at 09:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3248ae7-cd91-422e-b1fc-7bc7992e6091

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3248ae7-cd91-422e-b1fc-7bc7992e6091
  17th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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