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title: "LPS CORP - Supply of Ground Investigation Services - RFQ 15280769"
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# LPS CORP - Supply of Ground Investigation Services - RFQ 15280769

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3b69ba0-958a-490d-ae8b-952ccf1e70c0

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Lancashire County Council involves a framework agreement for the supply of Ground Investigation Services, designated as "LPS CORP - Supply of Ground Investigation Services - RFQ 15280769". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically classified as Ground investigation services (CPV code: 71351500). The tender was published on 19th March 2021, with the submission period concluding on 20th April 2021. The contract period begins on 19th May 2021 and extends until 18th May 2025. The total contract value is £1,600,000, and the procurement method adopted is an open procedure for contracts above the specified threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation and related services, such as geological surveys, soil testing, and environmental assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement process actively seeks to include them. With ongoing projects related to highway schemes, council buildings, and the treatment of mine workings, businesses within the engineering, environmental, and construction sectors will find suitable avenues to expand their operations through this contract.

## Notice

The Authority is looking to procure a framework agreement (Agreement) for the provision of Ground Investigation Services and Associated Works. The work content will relate to Ground Investigation (i.e. boreholes/soil sampling and testing/ factual and interpretative reporting) as outlined in the Scope-Specification. The Agreement will be used to carry out site investigations for new highway schemes, existing highway maintenance schemes, new Council buildings including new school developments and the potential treatment of mineshafts and shallow mine workings. The investigation works will comprise of hand excavated trial pits, cable percussion boreholes, rotary open hole and core drilling, dynamic probing, environmental probing, road pavement and structural coring. Sampling will be required, together with the production of borehole logs and factual reports, where required. Further information can be found within the Scope-Specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248afc6b-91ac-47ec-9ca2-84159ec9b3e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2021 - 18 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NO AWARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248afc6b-91ac-47ec-9ca2-84159ec9b3e5
- 19 Mar 2021 at 10:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48ebf63-b811-4273-8143-4237e3c05d57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/248afc6b-91ac-47ec-9ca2-84159ec9b3e5
  11th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f48ebf63-b811-4273-8143-4237e3c05d57
  19th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/
  LCC iSupplier Portal

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