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title: "Borehole testing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# Borehole testing

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b65a7fe7-3b33-45d4-8feb-b9cd6830329d

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for borehole testing work at 12 locations near Mount Batten, England. The procurement falls under the industry category of test drilling and boring work (CPV code 45120000). The contract was awarded on 24th February 2025 and commenced on 25th February 2025, ending on 31st March 2025. The total value of the contract is £60,000 with a minimum value of £49,515. This procurement process was conducted through a direct award method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in drilling and boring works. Such businesses can leverage their expertise to fulfil the specific requirements laid out by Plymouth City Council, enhancing their portfolio and establishing a foothold in the public sector. The successful supplier is Cattewater Harbour Commissioners, indicating that larger enterprises with experience in maritime and coastal projects could also be well-suited to compete in similar tenders.

## Notice

Borehole testing work for bedrock testing at 12 locations near Mount Batten

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f330ffd8-8596-4d7c-8809-3fff48c3afa7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,515 |
| 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 | CATTEWATER HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f330ffd8-8596-4d7c-8809-3fff48c3afa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f330ffd8-8596-4d7c-8809-3fff48c3afa7
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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