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title: "564497 A30 Honiton EB MP 246/8 Layby Safety - Trial pit survey, soil testing"
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# 564497 A30 Honiton EB MP 246/8 Layby Safety - Trial pit survey, soil testing

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a98fe445-5e1d-4175-ab40-c68e27937b0c

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Highways England seeking to conduct a trial pit survey and soil testing for layby safety on the A30 Honiton. This project falls under the category of ground investigation services and is taking place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 29 June 2018, and submission of tenders is required by 12 July 2018. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering site plans and comprehensive testing reports. This contract, valued at £10,000, is a single tender action under the direct procurement method and is classified as a 'works' procurement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in ground investigation services, geotechnical analysis, and environmental testing. Businesses with expertise in trial surveys and geotechnical reporting will find this project particularly aligned with their capabilities. Engaging with Highways England could facilitate further contracts in the future, particularly within the infrastructure and construction sectors in the UK.

## Notice

Scope of works 1.2.1 The works to be provided under this contract are: (1) Undertake trial survey at 9 locations (2) Undertake soil testing (3) Undertake In-situ testing comprising TRL dynamic cone penetrometer, laboratory testing including geotechnical and geo-environmental testing 1.3 Deliverables 1.3.1 The Contractor is required to produce the following deliverables: (1) Site Plan; (2) PDF copies of all testing reports (Geo environmental and environmental); (3) Trial pit logs clearly showing the location of existing statutory services; (4) Photographs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d5dccd-c454-4689-ae82-768d1474a035 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2018 - 6 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | SHERWOOD BUSINESS PARK |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG15 0DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire |
| Local authority | Ashfield |
| Electoral ward | Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Ashfield |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2018 at 13:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d5dccd-c454-4689-ae82-768d1474a035

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63d5dccd-c454-4689-ae82-768d1474a035
  29th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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