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title: "GB-Colchester: Ground Investigations - CNG 2&3 (0123)"
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# GB-Colchester: Ground Investigations - CNG 2&3 (0123)

Buyer: COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e73bbb52-6d03-45db-b049-4f5b3c1fd199

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## Summary

The Colchester Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "GB-Colchester: Ground Investigations - CNG 2&3 (0123)", which is aimed at constructing a new sports and leisure hub at the Colchester Northern Gateway development. This project falls under the industry category of ground investigation services and is located in Colchester, East of England. The contract, valued at £28,782, was awarded to Geotechnics Ltd, with the award notice published on 22nd November 2017. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period commences on 20th November 2017 and extends to 12th February 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in geotechnical and site investigation services, allowing them to engage in a notable project that supports community development. Companies with expertise in ground investigation work can leverage their skills to compete for similar contracts, benefiting from the encouragement of the buying organisation for economic operators of small and medium size. This could be a valuable chance for businesses to expand their service offerings and establish a strong presence in public procurement.

## Notice

It is proposed to construct a new sports and leisure hub as part of the Colchester Northern Gateway (CNG) development. The site, approximately 31.7 hectares, is located on the rural fringe of Colchester north of the A12. This site investigation (main ground) is required to provide information to assess the geotechnical, geo-environmental, geological and or hydrogeological ground conditions. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70f8e8d-b815-405b-badc-8597c336a0ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Nov 2017 - 12 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,782 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,782 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2017 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70f8e8d-b815-405b-badc-8597c336a0ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c70f8e8d-b815-405b-badc-8597c336a0ce
  22nd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=289360544
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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