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title: "Ground Investigation"
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buyer: "SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Ground Investigation

Buyer: SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c16dc66b-dfb7-493c-afe5-f7fcd282a782

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## Summary

Suffolk County Council is currently conducting an open tender process for a project titled "Ground Investigation," which is essential for developing ground models for design purposes at two locations: the Upper Orwell Crossings in Ipswich and the Lake Lothing Third Crossing in Lowestoft. This tender has a total value of £3,000,000 and the tender period will close on 13th March 2017, with the contract anticipated to commence on 5th April 2017 and last until 30th September 2017. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on ground investigation and marine survey services in the East of England region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ground investigation work, marine survey services, and related fields. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the work involved. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in conducting thorough ground investigations and providing accurate analysis will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities, thus allowing them to expand their portfolio and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

The requirement of the two Lots is to determine an appropriate and concise ground model for the purposes of design by undertaking a ground investigation within the site boundaries. Lot 1 - The Upper Orwell Crossings Ground Investigation (Ipswich) Lot 2 - Lake Lothing Third Crossing Ground Investigation (Lowestoft) Additional information: The tender documentation can be found at www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cff942-d803-4af9-ae25-e7d3bdbe8a78 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Apr 2017 - 30 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2017 at 09:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cff942-d803-4af9-ae25-e7d3bdbe8a78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29cff942-d803-4af9-ae25-e7d3bdbe8a78
  9th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolksourcing.co.uk

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