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title: "Ground Investigation for Lancaster University Net Zero Project"
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# Ground Investigation for Lancaster University Net Zero Project

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a91b8ee5-0d5a-485b-988f-f77766b7f2c3

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## Summary

Lancaster University is seeking contractors for the "Ground Investigation for Lancaster University Net Zero Project." This tender falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value of £100,000. The tender deadline is 15th December 2023, and the contract period runs from 26th January 2024 to 30th April 2024 in Lancaster, UK. SMEs are encouraged to apply.

This tender presents an opportunity for site surveying contractors interested in ground investigations to support Lancaster University's net zero project. Businesses offering subsurface surveying services or general surveying services are well-suited to compete. The tender process is open, allowing for fair competition and potential business growth for qualified contractors. Interested parties should note the specific deadline and contract period outlined in the tender.

## Notice

Lancaster University is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) for a site surveying contractor to be appointed to undertake: o Ground Penetrating radar survey of the proposed district heat network route. o Physical Ground Investigation to assess the geotechnical, geo-environmental, geological and or hydrogeological ground conditions, including: o Dynamic Same boreholes o Trial pits o Soakaway tests o Ground water monitoring As well as the associated laboratory testing and reporting as outlined in the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca96742f-a06c-4dd7-9cbc-079ec0867a64 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2024 - 30 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 17:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca96742f-a06c-4dd7-9cbc-079ec0867a64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca96742f-a06c-4dd7-9cbc-079ec0867a64
  17th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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