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title: "27393 - Completion of ground investigations"
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buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# 27393 - Completion of ground investigations

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd49ec7f-81af-4502-82e6-7274e6078c17

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council recently completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "27393 - Completion of ground investigations" within the services category, focusing on ground investigation work. The open procedure tender attracted bids for the project's execution in England, starting from 1 December 2024 to 31 January 2025, with a total contract value of £62,150. This opportunity was managed under an open procurement method, ensuring wide accessibility for interested parties. The contract was successfully awarded to Ruddlesden Geotechnical Ltd, a large supplier, and further details were published on 15 October 2025.

This tender offered significant growth potential for businesses involved in geotechnical and ground investigation services. Although the tender is complete, similar future opportunities could benefit companies specialising in environmental surveys, engineering services, or construction. Participation in such open tender processes is particularly favourable for large-scale enterprises experienced in handling substantial ground investigation projects, looking to expand their portfolio by collaborating with public sector entities like Plymouth City Council.

## Notice

27393 - Completion of ground investigations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d58a91-5274-49c0-b796-7f0ba429d97f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,150 |
| 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 | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RUDDLESDEN GEOTECHNICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2025 at 08:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d58a91-5274-49c0-b796-7f0ba429d97f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4d58a91-5274-49c0-b796-7f0ba429d97f
  15th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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