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title: "Borehole testing"
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# Borehole testing

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab738e35-32ba-4ae3-8190-e774c4fb7d2c

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for borehole testing at five locations adjacent to the Mount Batten Watersports Centre pontoon in Plymouth, England. The procurement, with a title of "Borehole testing," falls under the industry category of "Test drilling and boring work" (CPV 45120000) and involves geological and geophysical consultancy services. The procurement process, which utilised a direct award method, has been completed, with the tender period ending on 7 November 2024 and the contract period set from 1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025. The contract, valued at £69,934.29, was awarded to Teignmouth Maritime Services Ltd on 19 November 2024, as recorded in the award notice published on 27 November 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in geological and geophysical services. Companies providing test drilling and boring work could find this project beneficial not only for the immediate financial gain but also for the potential long-term collaboration with Plymouth City Council. The project’s specific requirements for bedrock testing and consultancy present a targeted opportunity for businesses operating within the specified industry, allowing them to showcase their expertise in a critical area within public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Borehole work to complete bedrock testing at five defined locations adjacent to the existing Mount Batten Watersports Centre pontoon in Plymouth, with follow on report.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8556f69-66b7-4d8d-a72d-c4b72d4c6678 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,934 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,934 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEIGNMOUTH MARITIME SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2024 at 16:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8556f69-66b7-4d8d-a72d-c4b72d4c6678

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8556f69-66b7-4d8d-a72d-c4b72d4c6678
  27th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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