---
title: "Ground Investigation Works - Grain Branch Line for Passenger Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cb75"
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buyer: "MEDWAY COUNCIL"
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# Ground Investigation Works - Grain Branch Line for Passenger Services

Buyer: MEDWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cb75

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## Summary

The Medway Council is currently procuring a tender titled "Ground Investigation Works - Grain Branch Line for Passenger Services," which falls under the works industry category, specifically focused on geotechnical investigation. This procurement is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 13th August 2021. The project is located in Medway, UK, and has a budget of £200,000 for the investigation of ground conditions necessary for re-establishing passenger services along the railway line between Hoo Junction and Grain. The procurement method employed is selective, following a restricted procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in geotechnical consultancy, engineering, or environmental assessment services, particularly those with the specialised licenses required by Network Rail. Companies that have experience in ground investigation work or have a strong understanding of railway infrastructure projects will be well-positioned to compete. By securing this contract, suppliers can contribute to a significant railway development while enhancing their portfolio in the public sector domain.

## Notice

Tender for the undeertaking of a geotechnical investigation for the ground conditions relevant to the re-installing of a passenger service on the railway line between Hoo Junction and Grain, also known as the Grain Branch Line. It is proposed that at specific locations the existing single-track line will be made into double track to create passing points. Furthermore, itis possible that an elevated section of track, Higham Curve, will be required where the Grain Branch Line curves to connect with Higham Station. The investigation has been designed to determine the nature of the existing embankment material and to develop a ground model with associated geotechnical design parameters for the underlying strata. Some nominal contamination assessment is also undertaken.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tender for the undertaking of a geotechnical investigation for the ground conditions relevant to the re-installing of a passenger service on the railway line between Hoo Junction and Grain, also known as the Grain Branch Line. It is proposed that at specific locations the existing single-track line will be made into double track to create passing points. Furthermore, itis possible that an elevated section of track, Higham Curve, will be required where the Grain Branch Line curves to connect with Higham Station. The investigation has been designed to determine the nature of the existing embankment material and to develop a ground model with associated geotechnical design parameters for the underlying strata. Some nominal contamination assessment is also undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017415-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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 | MEDWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MEDWAY |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME4 4TR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ41 Medway |
| Local authority | Medway |
| Electoral ward | Chatham Central & Brompton |
| Westminster constituency | Rochester and Strood |
| Delivery location | TLJ41 Medway |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 21:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017415-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.medway.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=6babde0d-2ceb-eb11-810d-005056b64545

## Provenance

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