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title: "HE1080 Ground Intrusive Surveys (Chippenham Futures)"
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# HE1080 Ground Intrusive Surveys (Chippenham Futures)

Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f533d5ca-b9ec-4894-8840-c5ae5ae86baf

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## Summary

Wiltshire Council is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "HE1080 Ground Intrusive Surveys (Chippenham Futures)", aimed at conducting intrusive ground investigation surveys in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the CPV category "Test drilling and boring work", employs an open procedure and has a total value of £700,000. The tender period ends on 4th June 2021, while the contract is scheduled to commence on 16th June 2021 and conclude on 31st May 2022. Key activities involve geological assessments and archaeological investigations carried out by the selected contractor.

This opportunity presents a significant pathway for businesses, particularly those specialising in ground investigation and site assessment services, to grow by collaborating with a prominent contracting authority like Wiltshire Council. Companies equipped to perform geological sampling, borehole drilling, and site investigation, or those with experience in archaeological studies, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation in this tender could enhance a business's profile within the public sector, opening avenues for future contracts and partnerships.

## Notice

Wiltshire Council is looking for Intrusive Ground Investigation Surveys to be undertaken by an experienced Ground Investigation Contractor in to the East of Chippenham. The Ground Investigation Contractor will also be required to employ the services of specialists to undertake archaeological fieldwork including a watching brief and trial trenches required for the works at this location. The Ground Investigation Contractor will act as the Principle Contractor for the works and safely coordinate activities on site. The ground investigation surveys are required to enable the collection of ground information including; constancy, strength and strata composition as well as samples for laboratory testing, contamination extents and ground water data for use in the design of the new road section. Intrusive works shall comprise borehole drilling, trial pit excavation and Cone Penetration testing. The archaeological watching brief will be for a formal programme of observation and investigation to be conducted during any operation carried out for non-archaeological reasons within the site. And will include the preparation of a report and ordered archive. The arachnological fieldwork will include trial trenches to be excavated and any archaeological features recorded by experienced field archaeologists.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b712f2-06bf-474f-a026-b12657a00b9e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| 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 | WILTSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | TROWBRIDGE |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA14 8JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge Central |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services

## Release History

- 4 May 2021 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b712f2-06bf-474f-a026-b12657a00b9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41b712f2-06bf-474f-a026-b12657a00b9e
  4th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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