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title: "Area SW 569772 - M5 J12to J15 VRS Gap Closure"
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# Area SW 569772 - M5 J12to J15 VRS Gap Closure

Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccccee47-9ce8-496c-8459-acf041136fff

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by Highways England for the project titled "Area SW 569772 - M5 J12 to J15 VRS Gap Closure." This project falls within the works category, specifically focusing on ground investigation services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 17 May 2019, and the contract period was set to commence on 10 June 2019, lasting until 30 August 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, designed for contracts below the threshold, with a project value of £12,000.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in ground investigation and environmental services. Companies capable of performing WAC testing and addressing potential ground contamination issues would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The skills and expertise required for this project open avenues for collaboration, enabling SMEs to engage in public works and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

The principle objective of this project is to undertake trial pits at various locations on M5 between J12 to J15. WAC testing will be undergone in a number of the trial pits as to reveal any potential ground contamination that might cause potential issues with construction and waste extraction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68f63bb-f246-4219-acb5-ee139c01177d |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2019 - 30 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 4QB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2019 at 14:22 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68f63bb-f246-4219-acb5-ee139c01177d
- 1 Apr 2019 at 14:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb91e96-fda6-494d-91c2-fd1a2609cf98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b68f63bb-f246-4219-acb5-ee139c01177d
  13th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/efb91e96-fda6-494d-91c2-fd1a2609cf98
  1st April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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