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title: "Route-Wide Ground Investigations: Lot 2 - Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)"
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# Route-Wide Ground Investigations: Lot 2 - Ground Investigation Contractor (GIC)

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1d9c982-6514-466e-8392-8b0b9e77fd1b

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## Summary

The contracting authority, HS2, has recently awarded a £215 million contract for Route-Wide Ground Investigations to BAM Ritchies, Fugro GeoServices, Geotechnical Engineering, R P S Group, SOCOTEC UK, Soil Engineering Geoservices, Strata Geotechnics, and Structural Soils. The procurement stage was completed on September 7, 2023, with a contract period starting on the same date and lasting for 8 years. This selective procurement method involved a Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, with the tender period closing on July 15, 2022. The contract covers ground investigation work within various regions and countries, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract for Route-Wide Ground Investigations offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in ground investigation work. With a contract value of £215 million, businesses in the geotechnical and environmental sectors are well-suited to compete. The contract, aimed at large-scale suppliers, involves a long-term commitment spanning 8 years, providing stability and potential for further extension. The opportunity further enhances market access across multiple regions and countries, presenting a lucrative avenue for firms seeking to expand their operations in the ground investigation sector.

## Notice

A Framework Agreement has been awarded to BAM Ritchies (a division of BAM Nuttall Limited), Fugro GeoServices Limited, Geotechnical Engineering Limited, RPS Group Limited, SOCOTEC UK Limited, Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited, Strata Geotechnics (part of Van Elle Limited) and Structural Soils Limited for the provision of Route-wide Ground Investigations via a framework award, for a period of 96 months (8 years) commencing on 7th September 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1d6916f-3bf2-4c3c-88f5-c492e5987c63 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Sep 2023 - 7 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,000,000 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | BAM RITCHIES (A DIVISION OF BAM NUTTALL; FUGRO GEOSERVICES; GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING; R P S GROUP; SOCOTEC; SOIL ENGINEERING GEOSERVICES; STRATA GEOTECHNICS (PART OF VAN ELLE; STRUCTURAL SOILS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111230 - Ground-stabilisation work
- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1d6916f-3bf2-4c3c-88f5-c492e5987c63
- 8 Jul 2021 at 16:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a42c66-61c1-403d-b3e6-59f744f6ea5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1d6916f-3bf2-4c3c-88f5-c492e5987c63
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04a42c66-61c1-403d-b3e6-59f744f6ea5a
  8th July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk/web/index.html
  Link to eSourcing Portal:

## Notice URLs

- https://hs2.bravosolution.co.uk

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