--- title: "HE1080 Ground Intrusive Surveys (Chippenham Futures)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02acd5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02acd5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02acd5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02acd5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WILTSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-04" --- # HE1080 Ground Intrusive Surveys (Chippenham Futures) Buyer: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02acd5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02acd5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02acd5.json) ## Summary Wiltshire Council is inviting tenders for the "HE1080 Ground Intrusive Surveys (Chippenham Futures)" project, aimed at undertaking essential ground investigation surveys to the east of Chippenham. This procurement falls under the construction industry category, specifically targeting works related to site investigations and test drilling. The tender is currently in the active stage and has a total value of £700,000, with the submission deadline set for 4th June 2021. The principal contractor will be responsible for coordinating site activities and engaging necessary specialists for both ground investigation and archaeological fieldwork. This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in construction, specifically those with expertise in ground investigation and archaeological services. Contractors offering drilling, boring, and site-investigation services will find this project particularly suitable. Additionally, companies with a focus on environmental assessments and related disciplines are encouraged to participate, as the ground surveys aim to collect vital data for future road design. Engaging in this project could enable firms to expand their portfolio and showcase their capabilities in large-scale public works. ## Notice Wiltshire Council require Intrusive Ground Investigation Surveys to be undertaken by an experienced Ground Investigation Contractor to the east of Chippenham. Intrusive Ground Investigation Surveys to be undertaken by an experienced Ground Investigation Contractor. 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Wiltshire Council require Intrusive Ground Investigation Surveys to be undertaken by an experienced Ground Investigation Contractor to the east of Chippenham. Intrusive Ground Investigation Surveys to be undertaken by an experienced Ground Investigation Contractor. 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009572-2021 | | 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 | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | £700,000 | | 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 | 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 - 45000000 - Construction work - 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work - 71510000 - Site-investigation services ## Release History - 4 May 2021 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009572-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://WWW.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk - 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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