---
title: "Award NRW Next Generation Ground Investigation Framework Agreement 2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03648c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
published: "2023-03-17"
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# Award NRW Next Generation Ground Investigation Framework Agreement 2022

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03648c

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## Summary

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has recently awarded a framework agreement for Ground Investigation Services and Associated Works. The procurement process covered under the Open procedure involved a total value of £4,000,000 and was signed on 10th March 2023. The contracting authority, NRW, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, awarded the contract to Arcadis (UK) Ltd and Tetra Tech Limited. This procurement, in the services category under industry classification CPV 71351500, has already reached the award stage.

This tender opportunity for the NRW Next Generation Ground Investigation Framework Agreement 2022 can benefit businesses specialising in Ground Investigation and Site Engineering services. With a 2-year contract duration, potential extensions, and opportunities for framework agreement participation, businesses involved in environmental protection and similar services would find this tender well-suited for growth and collaboration. The procurement method was open, allowing for fair competition and attracting multiple bids, including those from both SMEs and large-scale enterprises.

## Notice

Award notice - NRW is looking to procure a framework agreement for the provision of Ground Investigation Services and Associated Works. The work content will relate to Ground Investigation (i.e. boreholes/soil sampling and testing/ factual and interpretative reporting).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notice of a framework for the supply of Site Investigation and Ground Engineering as detailed in the specification of requirements is at Annex 1 (Specification of Requirements) of the ITT. The purpose of the requirement is Site Investigation and Ground Engineering services for NRW's flood risk, Reservoirs Act, Hydrometry/telemetry, estates and other relevant programmes of work. Additional information: The duration of the framework will be 2 years. NRW may, at its absolute discretion, extend the framework period on two occasions by separate one (1) calendar year periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007874-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | The Framework Agreement is available for up to 4 years, following which there is potential for the services to be continually required therefore there is potential (but not guarantee) for the Framework Agreement to be re-procured. Any re-procurement is at the discretion of the contracting authority and will be completed compliantly. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0TP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Plasnewydd |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ARCADIS (UK; TETRA TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007874-2023
- 31 Aug 2022 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024348-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0110

## Provenance

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