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title: "W818 - Ground investigation works for the Darley Mills Project"
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# W818 - Ground investigation works for the Darley Mills Project

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2fbb59c-d720-473f-aae2-fc2f132ded4b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "W818 - Ground investigation works for the Darley Mills Project" was facilitated by Derby City Council, situated in Derby, England. This project falls under the "works" industry category, with a specific focus on ground investigation work, classified under the CPV code 45111250. The tendering stage has been completed, and the contract was awarded on 1st July 2026, with EMCUS LIMITED being the successful supplier. The procurement was managed through a direct award method, with the contract period running from 2nd July 2026 to 16th July 2026. The total contract value amounts to £25,000, and all activities were to be undertaken within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in groundwork and investigation to expand their operations within the public sector. While this specific contract was not designated for SMEs or VCSEs, large-scale enterprises like EMCUS LIMITED that specialise in ground investigation were well-suited to meet the contract requirements. Business growth can be fostered by securing similar contracts through councils like Derby City Council, which regularly engages in infrastructure and development projects requiring specialised services such as those provided in this procurement.

## Notice

Ground investigation works for the Darley Mills Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c9e463-df94-43e0-bff1-285ee4ad9cc9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EMCUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c9e463-df94-43e0-bff1-285ee4ad9cc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6c9e463-df94-43e0-bff1-285ee4ad9cc9
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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