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title: "Route-Wide Ground Investigations: Lot 1 - Ground Investigation Partner (GIP)"
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# Route-Wide Ground Investigations: Lot 1 - Ground Investigation Partner (GIP)

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b84958a0-c42e-4d7a-a09e-02d67ed4f37c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Route-Wide Ground Investigations: Lot 1 - Ground Investigation Partner (GIP) contract was completed on 7th September 2023. The buyer, HS2, based in Birmingham, England, awarded an 8-year framework agreement worth £85 million to AECOM Limited. The contract period spans from 7th September 2023 to 7th September 2031. The procurement method used was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the main procurement category is works.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in ground investigation work to compete for long-term contracts with a reputable organisation like HS2. Companies offering geotechnical engineering services, construction project management services, laboratory services, and surveying services would be well-suited to participate in this tender due to the nature of the services required. The contract value and duration offer stability and growth potential for businesses aiming to secure ongoing projects in this sector.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement has been awarded to AECOM Limited for the provision of Route-wide Ground Investigations via a framework award, for a period of 96 months (8 years) commencing on 7th September 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fd900f-05b3-42cd-b399-557efd2206c1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2023 - 7 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,000,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71541000 - Construction project management services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services
- 79311300 - Survey analysis services

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fd900f-05b3-42cd-b399-557efd2206c1
- 8 Jul 2021 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c1a072-3dbd-4207-a48a-d7d66d02adb8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fd900f-05b3-42cd-b399-557efd2206c1
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74c1a072-3dbd-4207-a48a-d7d66d02adb8
  8th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/index.html
  Link to eSourcing Portal:

## Notice URLs

- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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