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title: "LSNB Ground Investigation"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
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# LSNB Ground Investigation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b14c5d33-1748-4c4c-87f2-81678482ada9

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## Summary

The University of Sussex has completed the procurement process for a preliminary ground investigation required for the Life Sciences New Build, under the tender title "LSNB Ground Investigation". This contract falls under the industry category of "Ground investigation work" and is located in the South East region of England. The procurement stage for this contract is the award stage, with the contract period extending from 20 January 2025 to 19 April 2025. The total value of the contract is £86,466.44, and it was procured through a competitive quotation process below the threshold via a limited procurement method. The process, which began with the tender period ending on 14 January 2025, has since concluded with the awarding of the contract on 19 January 2025, and the details were published on 30 January 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. The selected supplier, Southern Testing Laboratories Ltd, evidences the potential for SMEs to secure contracts within this framework. Businesses specialising in ground investigation services, especially those with a strong regional presence in the South East, would be well-positioned and competitive for similar future opportunities with public sector organisations such as the University of Sussex.

## Notice

Preliminary Ground Investigation required for the Life Sciences New Build

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8ecf7b-4560-4bd8-9b55-fcafe202b27a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 19 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £86,466 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £86,466 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHERN TESTING LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2025 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8ecf7b-4560-4bd8-9b55-fcafe202b27a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf8ecf7b-4560-4bd8-9b55-fcafe202b27a
  30th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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