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title: "WHC - Ground Survey Frameworks"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029d3f"
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# WHC - Ground Survey Frameworks

Buyer: WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029d3f

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "WHC - Ground Survey Frameworks" is initiated by Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council, located in Welwyn Garden City, UK. This tender falls under the architectural, engineering, and surveying services category and has a total value of £800,000. It is currently at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 23 April 2021. The tender is structured into two Lots: Land Surveys and Ground Investigations, allowing bidders to apply for one or both. Each Lot has a contract period commencing on 1 September 2021 and concluding on 30 August 2024, with a potential extension of one year for both Lots.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses focused on providing surveying and geotechnical services, particularly those experienced in conducting land surveys and ground investigations. Companies specialising in CAD plotting, ground-penetrating radar, and environmental testing would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the buyer is actively seeking suppliers who meet specified suitability criteria, offering a chance for both established firms and innovative newcomers to engage in local government projects.

## Notice

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council , has a number of redevelopment and construction schemes which will be rolled out across the Borough in the coming years. It is considered likely that surveys will be required for each of these schemes.The procurement is being let as two Lots (Land Surveys and Ground Surveys). Bidders may bid for either of both Lots and a multi Lot discount is also being invited.There will be one preferred framework contractor appointed for each Lot with two reserves also appointed.

### Lot Information

Land Surveys

* Topographical surveys plotted to CAD* Ground Penetrating Radar and Electromagnetic Location Surveys plotted to CAD* Measured Building Surveys (including floor plans and elevations and if required sections), plotted to CAD (dwg format)* Utilities and services searches plotted to CAD* CCTV Drainage surveys plotted to CAD* Full drainage surveys, plotted to CAD* UXO

Renewal: One year possible extension

Ground Investigations

* Phase I Investigation (Desktop Study)* Phase II Intrusive Investigation* Geotechnical and environmental services to include:o surface and subsurface exploration,o Borehole & trial pitting investigationo soil sampling, and testingo groundwater monitoring,o Soakaway / permeability testingo CBR testingo Chemical Testingo Gas Monitoringo Contamination Testing (via UKAS accredited laboratories)

Renewal: One year possible extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005582-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WELWYN GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | St Albans |
| Postcode | AL8 6AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Electoral ward | Handside |
| Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2021 at 06:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005582-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.welhat.gov.uk
- https://supplyhertfordshire.uk

## Provenance

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