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title: "Yeo Bank Farm Bridge, Ground Investigation Works"
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# Yeo Bank Farm Bridge, Ground Investigation Works

Buyer: NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e336c4bf-66d1-4b54-aea2-ecb509e33f41

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## Summary

The North Somerset Council has announced a procurement opportunity for the "Yeo Bank Farm Bridge, Ground Investigation Works" project, which involves extensive geotechnical assessments including borehole drilling and laboratory testing. This contract, valued at £65,000, falls under the engineering-related scientific and technical services category. The open tender period concluded on 30th August 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 16th September 2019 and concluding by 8th November 2019. The works are to be carried out in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in geotechnical services, engineering, and environmental testing sectors. Companies with expertise in conducting ground investigations, including geological and geophysical prospecting, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such projects can enhance visibility in the public procurement arena, fostering business growth through successful collaboration with local authorities like North Somerset Council.

## Notice

The Proposed Ground Investigation works contract comprises the following works: 1. 4 No. boreholes advanced using a drilling rig capable of both dynamic sampling and rotary coring that can obtain the required samples through possible made ground/fill, superficial deposits and solid geology to depths of approximately 30 mbgl. Boreholes shall extend 7.5m in to competent bedrock. Collection of Piston/UT100 undisturbed samples where possible, SPT testing and collection of rock cores. 2. Soils to be logged in accordance with BS EN ISO 14688-1:2002+A1:2013 and BS5930:2015. 3. Rock to be logged in accordance with BS EN ISO 14689-1:2002, BS 5930:2015 and with consideration of CIRIA C570. 4. 10 No. Cone Penetration Tests, to refusal, using the Piezocone with 4 No. pore pressure dissipation testing (Two on either side of the River). 5. Geotechnical Laboratory testing on selected samples. 6. Environmental Testing on Selected samples. 7. Provision of AGS data. 8. Ground Investigation Factual Report (as per 16.8.1) 9. 8 No. of hand dug trial pits to depths of approximately 500 mmbgl, as shown on the attached Trial Pit location map on existing cycle track near to Yeo Bank Farm. Specific borehole requirements are detailed further in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of Ground Investigation (GI) Specification. The proposed borehole location plan is attached to the GI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a65eed-3f33-46a1-b330-2575e28ccf08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 8 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,500 |
| 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 | NORTH SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | CLEVEDON |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS23 1UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK61 North Somerset |
| Local authority | North Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Weston-super-Mare Central |
| Westminster constituency | Weston-super-Mare |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEOTECHNICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2019 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a65eed-3f33-46a1-b330-2575e28ccf08
- 6 Aug 2019 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aacc3bc-0757-4f80-b647-424a0890cd80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06a65eed-3f33-46a1-b330-2575e28ccf08
  12th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1aacc3bc-0757-4f80-b647-424a0890cd80
  6th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f694caa5-30b8-e911-80f8-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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