--- title: "HE1080 Ground Intrusive Surveys (Chippenham Futures)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a9ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a9ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a9ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a9ac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-04-23" --- # HE1080 Ground Intrusive Surveys (Chippenham Futures) Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a9ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a9ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a9ac.json) ## Summary Wiltshire Council is planning to issue a tender titled "HE1080 Ground Intrusive Surveys (Chippenham Futures)" focusing on works within the construction industry. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the tender's anticipated award date set for early July 2021 and commencement of survey works expected in September 2021. This project involves an intrusive Ground Investigation (GI) survey and archaeological fieldwork for a proposed distributor road on the eastern side of Chippenham, UK. Interested parties should note the upcoming future notice date of 4th May 2021 for additional details. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ground investigation and archaeological services. Companies equipped to conduct extensive drilling and excavation, alongside those with expertise in archaeological monitoring and compliance, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the complexities of the project, successful bidders will be required to manage landowner relations effectively and undertake works safely on both public and private land, which will further highlight their capabilities in navigating local regulations and logistical challenges. ## Notice Wiltshire Council will be putting out a Tender for a Contractor to undertake intrusive Ground Investigation (GI) survey and archaeological fieldwork for the proposed distributor road on the east side of Chippenham. The tender is for two pieces of work; an intrusive Ground Investigation (GI) survey and archaeological fieldwork comprising a programme of archaeological monitoring and archaeological investigations. The surveys tender award date is anticipated to be early July 2021, with the survey works starting in September 2021 following standstill period and mobilisation. The appointed Contractor will act as Principal Contractor for the entire works and be responsible for safely coordinating activities on site. The surveys will occur on both Wiltshire Council owned land and private land, with the appointed Contractor required to undertake landowner liaison to gain land access. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Wiltshire Council will be putting out a Tender for a Contractor to undertake intrusive Ground Investigation (GI) survey and archaeological fieldwork for the proposed distributor road on the east side of Chippenham. The tender is for two pieces of work; an intrusive Ground Investigation (GI) survey and archaeological fieldwork comprising a programme of archaeological monitoring and archaeological investigations. The surveys tender award date is anticipated to be early July 2021, with the survey works starting in September 2021 following standstill period and mobilisation. The appointed Contractor will act as Principal Contractor for the entire works and be responsible for safely coordinating activities on site. The surveys will occur on both Wiltshire Council owned land and private land, with the appointed Contractor required to undertake landowner liaison to gain land access. At this time no fixed route has been decided upon. Access to the majority of exploratory hole positions will be across farmland and agricultural fields and due to the likely time of year the GI will start (Summer/Autumn 2021) under foot ground conditions are not expected to be favourable for the movement of heavy machinery. Once a preferred route has been chosen and access routes agreed, the quantity against this rate will be discussed and agreed between the contractor and the Client. Intrusive GI Surveys are to be undertaken by an experienced GI Contractor. The GI surveys are to be accompanied by archaeological monitoring. The GI 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 of drilling approximately 90 boreholes, excavating approximately 30 trial pits and undertaking Cone Penetration testing at 9 locations. The archaeological monitoring 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, accompanied with geoarchaeological assessment, with associated reporting and sample analysis. The trench evaluation, archaeological monitoring and associated fieldwork are to be undertaken by an experienced Archaeological Contractor. These will include excavating trial trenches, shovel test pitting, geoarchaeological coring and recording of any archaeological features by experienced field archaeologists. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008763-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 May 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 | TLK15 Wiltshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work ## Release History - 23 Apr 2021 at 14:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008763-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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