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title: "565196 A38 Goodstone Sinkhole GI"
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published: "2018-08-14"
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# 565196 A38 Goodstone Sinkhole GI

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7940794-9a7b-446f-9ec0-335fcc3d98de

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "565196 A38 Goodstone Sinkhole GI" is being conducted by Highways England, focusing on ground investigation services in the works industry category. The tender is currently active, with a budget of £35,000 and an open procurement method, following an open procedure below threshold. Key dates include the publication date on 14th August 2018, a tender submission deadline set for 4th September 2018, and the contract period starting from 29th October 2018 to 5th November 2018. The project is located in the South West region of England, specifically at BS32 4SR.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in ground investigation or related engineering services to expand their business. Companies that offer expertise in borehole drilling, site testing, and environmental assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the importance of stabilising infrastructure, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate practical experience and technical capability in conducting ground investigations.

## Notice

The principal objective of this project is to provide a ground investigation to support the detailed design of an embankment stabilisation scheme. This will include boreholes, hand dug pits, associated testing and reporting.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf566e5b-9cfb-4e11-92db-b2be7eb08163 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Oct 2018 - 5 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | ALMONDSBURY |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS32 4SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Patchway Coniston |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf566e5b-9cfb-4e11-92db-b2be7eb08163

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf566e5b-9cfb-4e11-92db-b2be7eb08163
  14th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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