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title: "Invitation to Tender Ground Investigation Works and Laboratory Services"
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# Invitation to Tender Ground Investigation Works and Laboratory Services

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9b3c387-2afe-4b6e-a424-cd91f4b2f833

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council is inviting tenders for Ground Investigation Works and Laboratory Services, with a total contract value of £2,600,000. This open procurement process is currently in the award stage, having concluded the tender period on 11 February 2019. The contract will commence on 1 April 2019 and is set to run until 31 March 2023, covering the North East region of the United Kingdom. Interested organisations were required to register their expressions of interest online at the Council's ProContract eTender system.

This project presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in ground investigation and laboratory services. Companies with expertise in geotechnical engineering and environmental assessments will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in such public procurement can help these businesses expand their portfolios and gain valuable experience in managing substantial public projects.

## Notice

This is an electronic tender via the Council's ProContract eTender system. All organisations interested in this tender should register an expression of interest against this contract online at 'www.nepo.org' Tender Reference DN373883. All tender documents are available via this portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5136d4f-f2a1-4333-9819-8942f07b4cf2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ALLIED EXPLORATION & GEOTECHNICS; DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL; FWS CONSULTANTS; IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998) L; SOLMEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 15:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5136d4f-f2a1-4333-9819-8942f07b4cf2
- 14 Jan 2019 at 10:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51195f62-25d8-43f7-8527-431127640042
- 8 Jan 2019 at 08:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e757b78-c21b-4c08-a873-b2ca315f6aae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5136d4f-f2a1-4333-9819-8942f07b4cf2
  18th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51195f62-25d8-43f7-8527-431127640042
  14th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e757b78-c21b-4c08-a873-b2ca315f6aae
  8th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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