--- title: "Ground Investigatiosn Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d551dadf-6932-4484-9a09-14b6b399a797" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d551dadf-6932-4484-9a09-14b6b399a797" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d551dadf-6932-4484-9a09-14b6b399a797.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d551dadf-6932-4484-9a09-14b6b399a797.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2019-08-05" --- # Ground Investigatiosn Framework Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d551dadf-6932-4484-9a09-14b6b399a797 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d551dadf-6932-4484-9a09-14b6b399a797) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d551dadf-6932-4484-9a09-14b6b399a797.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Highways England seeks tenders for a "Ground Investigations Framework" aimed at addressing geotechnical hazards and supporting geotechnical design. This framework includes one National Lot and three Regional Lots, open to local authorities across England. The tender period is set to conclude on 6 September 2019, with the contracting period beginning on 17 March 2020 and concluding on 16 March 2024. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure above the specified threshold. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in ground investigation and civil engineering services. Companies that are versatile in handling geotechnical assessments and those capable of delivering services across multiple regions will be particularly well-suited to compete. With the framework designed for use by various local authorities, suppliers have the chance to establish long-term relationships, enhancing their market presence and revenue potential in the public works sector. ## Notice The primary objectives of the ground investigation framework include but are not limited to: - Investigation and identification of geotechnical hazards, - Providing information for geotechnical and geo-environmental risk assessments necessary for the planning and design submissions including supporting the establishment of the geotechnical design basis for design and construction, and - Providing information for the detailed design and construction. It will be enabled for use by Local Authorities in England, that is county councils, district councils, unitary authorities, metropolitan districts and London boroughs. The framework will consist of 4 Lots, one National and 3 Regional Lots. Applicants may submit tenders for: - the National Lot (Lot 1), or - the National Lot (Lot 1) and one (1) Regional Lot (Lots 2-4), or - up to two of the (2) of the Regional Lots (Lots 2-4). The maximum number of Lots which a supplier may be awarded is two Lots. Additional information: Suppliers Instructions How to Express Interest in this Tender~: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the username/password - Click the 'PQQs / ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are Pre-Qualification Questionnaires or Invitations to Tender open to any registered supplier) - Click on the relevant PQQ/ ITT to access the content. - Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the PQQ /ITT into your 'My PQQs/ My ITTs' page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) -You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'PQQ/ ITT Details' box. 3. Responding to the tender - Click 'My Response' under 'PQQ/ ITT Details', you can choose to 'Create Response' or to 'Decline to Respond' (please give a reason if declining) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek any clarification - Note the deadline for completion, then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the PQQ/ ITT - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available) You must then submit your reply using the 'Submit Response' button at the top of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk. Suppliers should note that the deadline listed in this notice is the deadline for receipt of the Selection Questionnaire (SQ). A Parent Company Guarantee or equivalent form of guarantee may be required at any time during the term of the contract. Suppliers can only bid for, or be awarded, a maximum of 2 Lots. Partners within a JV are not permitted to: Applicants wishing to bid as part of a JV are not permitted to: a. be members of more than one JV b. apply as a sole applicant in the same lot as a JV of which they are a member c. apply as a sole applicant in the same lot as another partner in a JV of which they are a member. d. apply for more than 2 regional lots either in their own right or as part of the JV Contract dates are indicative and subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8162986-f5ca-444b-aa1e-0291eb8f4745 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 16 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | BEDFORD | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK41 7LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford | | Local authority | Bedford | | Electoral ward | Harpur | | Westminster constituency | Bedford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111250 - Ground investigation work ## Release History - 5 Aug 2019 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8162986-f5ca-444b-aa1e-0291eb8f4745 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8162986-f5ca-444b-aa1e-0291eb8f4745 5th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://highways.bravosolution.co.uk Bravo Information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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