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title: "Marine Ground Investigation Works - Tipner West Regeneration Project - AWARD"
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# Marine Ground Investigation Works - Tipner West Regeneration Project - AWARD

Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0556a2e-9bdc-46e3-8d92-1f9448d2686e

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## Summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking tenders for the Marine Ground Investigation Works associated with the Tipner West Regeneration Project. The contract, valued at approximately £3 million, is classified under the works category, specifically involving test drilling and boring work. This procurement is currently in the award stage, following the completion of the tender processes. The contract's expected commencement date is 1st February 2021, with an end date of 14th May 2021. The deadline for tender submission was 18th December 2020, and the award decision was made on 26th January 2021.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction and civil engineering sectors, particularly those specialising in ground investigation and marine works. Enterprises with experience in similar projects would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The estimated value and the strategic nature of the regeneration project may attract both large and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand their portfolio in public sector works in the South East of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Portsmouth City Council - the 'Council' - is seeking tenders to appoint a Principal Contractor to undertake a specialist marine Ground Investigation (GI) works within Tipner Lake / Porchester Lake, Tipner West and Horsea Island, Portsmouth in order to progress the Tipner West Regeneration Project. The Principal Designer role will be undertaken by Savills Plc. The estimated value of the contract is approx. ?3M and will be let on a single stage re-measurable ICE Specification for Ground Investigation Second Edition with Bill of Quantities prepared by the Site Investigation Steering Group for all Works The deadline for tender submission is 18th December 2020 at 12pm with award of contract following on 26th January 2021. The works period is significantly constrained by bird migration and breeding patterns meaning that works may only commence from mid / late March 2021 and must be complete by mid May 2021. However it should be noted that this works period may be subject to review and a such the Council will require flexibility from the appointed contractor in the event that these dates need to be moved forward or backwards. The contract will be let in general accordance with the Open Procedure as defined within the Public Contracts Regulations (2015). However, as the contract in question is a works contract with an estimated value which falls below the relevant current statutory threshold it should be noted that publication of this OJEU Contract Notice is in the interests of promoting transparency, equality of opportunity and competition and as such does not place any legal obligations on the part of the Council in respect of adherence to the Public Contracts Regulations (2015) beyond the general provisions set out for below threshold contracts. The procurement process will be undertaken following the summary programme set out below: o Issue of tender - 17.11.20 o Site visits - Upon request but no later than 23:59 04.12.20 o Deadline for requests for clarification - 23:59 09.12.20 o Tender return - 12:00 18.12.20 o Tender interviews (if required) - 06.01.21 and 07.01.21 o Award decision notification - 15.01.21 o Voluntary standstill period end - 25.01.21 o Contract award - 26.01.21 Application is via completed tender submission by the deadline stated above via the Council's e-sourcing system which will be used to administrate the procurement process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cad9f5e-2b14-4c33-9685-cc198809dbb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 14 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUGRO GEOSERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 07:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cad9f5e-2b14-4c33-9685-cc198809dbb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cad9f5e-2b14-4c33-9685-cc198809dbb7
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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