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title: "Award Notice for Formation Expert (Halite) Contract"
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# Award Notice for Formation Expert (Halite) Contract

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d68b11c2-7ad8-445e-9bfb-3057f0d37df8

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## Summary

HS2 Ltd has awarded a contract for a Formation Expert (Halite) to Wardell Armstrong LLP. This award, which falls under the category of Geological and Geophysical Consultancy Services, is effective from 8th April 2022 and runs until 4th April 2026, with a potential extension of up to two years. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action due to the contract being below threshold. The awarding notice was published on 16th May 2022, and the contract value is set at £50,000.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in geological consultancy and geophysical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the geological sector could benefit greatly, particularly those with expertise in halite formation and associated geological assessments. Given the technical nature of the project, firms with a strong background in earth sciences and consultancy services are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

HS2 Ltd has a requirement for a formation expert with expertise in halite formation to support and provide expert technical advice to the ground investigation teams. The contract is awarded to Wardell Armstrong LLP to provide the consultancy services of a halite formation expert. The contract is awarded for an initial period of 4 years with an option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd058ba-b9e4-4e90-96ca-b0b55ea2c641 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2022 - 4 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WARDELL ARMSTRONG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd058ba-b9e4-4e90-96ca-b0b55ea2c641

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cd058ba-b9e4-4e90-96ca-b0b55ea2c641
  16th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hs2.org.uk

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