--- title: "Ground Investigation Works - Grain Branch Line for Passenger Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-de246223-a4f6-45ec-adbc-08d39183f248" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de246223-a4f6-45ec-adbc-08d39183f248" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de246223-a4f6-45ec-adbc-08d39183f248.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de246223-a4f6-45ec-adbc-08d39183f248.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-10" --- # Ground Investigation Works - Grain Branch Line for Passenger Services Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de246223-a4f6-45ec-adbc-08d39183f248 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-de246223-a4f6-45ec-adbc-08d39183f248) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-de246223-a4f6-45ec-adbc-08d39183f248.json) ## Summary Medway Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Ground Investigation Works - Grain Branch Line for Passenger Services," a project aimed at conducting a geotechnical investigation relevant to the re-establishment of passenger services on the Grain Branch Line in England. The open procurement process is set to end on 17 September 2021, with a contract period starting on 24 October 2021 and lasting until 15 January 2022. The estimated value of this contract is £200,000, and it falls under the category of geological consultancy services, crucial for developing the necessary ground model and assessing any nominal contamination along the line. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the geotechnical and consultancy sectors. Companies specialising in geological assessments, ground investigations, and environmental consultancy, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this project could enhance their visibility and credibility in the industry while contributing to the critical infrastructure development in the region. ## Notice Medway Council is looking to seek tenders from suitably experienced contractors for a geotechnical investigation for the ground conditions relevant to the re-installing of a passenger service on the railway line between Hoo Junction and Grain, also known as the Grain Branch Line. It is proposed that at specific locations the existing single-track line will be made into double track to create passing points. Furthermore, itis possible that an elevated section of track, Higham Curve, will be required where the Grain Branch Line curves to connect with Higham Station. The investigation has been designed to determine the nature of the existing embankment material and to develop a ground model with associated geotechnical design parameters for the underlying strata. Some nominal contamination assessment is also undertaken. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb3f027-47d7-42ee-8586-444250af1977 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 23 Oct 2021 - 15 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL | | Locality | MEDWAY | | Post town | Rochester | | Postcode | ME4 4TR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway | | Local authority | Medway | | Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton | | Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351220 - Geological consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Sep 2021 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb3f027-47d7-42ee-8586-444250af1977 - 1 Sep 2021 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba458f-6564-4570-a553-207c7f731dfb - 23 Aug 2021 at 14:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919a85f6-d006-46b8-a7ab-44b535af254d - 16 Aug 2021 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c2d50b-7ce3-463b-b53e-a86184ff27cb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/feb3f027-47d7-42ee-8586-444250af1977 10th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2ba458f-6564-4570-a553-207c7f731dfb 1st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/919a85f6-d006-46b8-a7ab-44b535af254d 23rd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c2d50b-7ce3-463b-b53e-a86184ff27cb 16th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6babde0d-2ceb-eb11-810d-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.medway.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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