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title: "GB-Reading: RBGKEW1305 - NHP Ground Investigation Survey"
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buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS"
published: "2024-04-04"
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# GB-Reading: RBGKEW1305 - NHP Ground Investigation Survey

Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bdad2179-e98b-441f-8922-f7dccf895c94

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## Summary

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is looking for a Ground Investigation survey contractor to support the design of a new facility in Thames Valley Science Park, South of Reading. This procurement falls under the industry category of Ground investigation services and is valued at £100,000 GBP. The tender is currently at the planning stage, with a tender deadline of May 1, 2024, and a contract period starting on May 27, 2024, and ending on September 2, 2024.

This tender opportunity from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is suitable for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to provide Ground investigation work. The procurement method is an open procedure, offering opportunities for businesses interested in works projects related to ground investigations. Potential competition can expect to engage in cable percussive boreholes, window samples, trial pits, and laboratory testing as part of this contracting process.

## Notice

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew require a Ground Investigation survey to be undertaken by an experienced Ground Investigation Contractor in Wokingham. The investigation will inform the design of a new facility located in Thames Valley Science Park, South of Reading and adjacent to the M4. The Contractor will be required to undertake investigative works at the site to determine the site stratigraphy, confirm soil parameters for use in design, measure and monitor groundwater, investigate ground and groundwater contamination, confirm infiltration potential of underlying soil and undertake a topsoil and subsoil survey. The intrusive works shall comprise cable percussive boreholes, window samples, trial pits, soakaway/soil infiltration tests and CBR tests. The Contractor will be required to undertake laboratory testing of the samples obtained and prepare a Ground Investigation Report to summarise the findings. The Contractor will be required to act as Principal Contractor under the CDM Regulations and complete the works safely. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7223372-c886-4a81-86a0-00fca1512de6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 May 2024 - 2 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 3AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2024 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7223372-c886-4a81-86a0-00fca1512de6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7223372-c886-4a81-86a0-00fca1512de6
  4th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Reading:-RBGKEW1305---NHP-Ground-Investigation-Survey/7J63VCN5T5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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