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title: "Wichelstowe Southern Access Ground Investigations 2018-19"
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# Wichelstowe Southern Access Ground Investigations 2018-19

Buyer: SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e448807f-acae-44c2-adf6-56a160853eb6

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## Summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking expressions of interest for the "Wichelstowe Southern Access Ground Investigations 2018-19" project, classified under construction work and architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. This open procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with responses due by 2nd May 2018, 12:00 hrs UK Local time. The contract is projected to commence on 4th June 2018 and is expected to last for approximately three months. The council estimates the value of the contract to be between £70,000 and £100,000, with delivery addresses located in Swindon, Wiltshire, in the South West region of the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the construction and engineering sectors. Companies with expertise in ground investigation surveys and related services are encouraged to compete, given the council's emphasis on seeking suitably qualified and experienced service providers. Engaging in this contract can help participating businesses expand their portfolio and establish a relationship with a local authority, thus facilitating long-term growth in the public sector market.

## Notice

Wichelstowe Southern Access Ground Investigation 2018-19 Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of the Ground Investigation Survey for the Wichelstowe Southern Access, Swindon, Wiltshire. The initial contract term will be for 3 months as stated in the RFQ documents. Estimated contract spend is between PS70,000 and PS 100,000 across the initial 3 month contract term. Full details relating to the Works are provided in the Works Information documents. The relevant tender documents are included within this project webpage as attachments. Tender clarifications to be submitted in writing via e-mail, including the project name clearly in the e-mail title, to Lucy Pike at hppd@swindon.gov.uk by 25th April 2018, 1200 hrs UK Local time. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded as attachments on the project webpage attachments section. Therefore it is the Contractor's responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications, as you will not be advised when updates have been made. Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 2nd May 2018, 1200 hrs UK Local time by hardcopy to as instructed in the RFQ only. In the event of difficulties downloading tender documents, please refer to the named contacts Lucy Pike at hppd@swindon.gov.uk. Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder/ other web portals, however, Supplying the South West Portal, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk, is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN331875 We would encourage you to click on the 'Register interest' button to help the Council monitor the level of interest in this opportunity. No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb765a57-db56-4f2e-a3cb-a775a935408e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2018 - 10 Aug 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN1 2JG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Eastcott |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon South |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2018 at 10:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb765a57-db56-4f2e-a3cb-a775a935408e
- 28 Mar 2018 at 09:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb765a57-db56-4f2e-a3cb-a775a935408e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb765a57-db56-4f2e-a3cb-a775a935408e
  28th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.swindon.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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