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title: "Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework 2025-2029"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049631"
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# Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework 2025-2029

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049631

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## Summary

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The Hampshire County Council is overseeing the "Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework 2025-2029", which focuses on providing site investigation and geotechnical services in Hampshire, including the Unitary Authority areas of Southampton and Portsmouth, as well as neighbouring counties. This works category procurement process, identified with the CPV code 45120000 for test drilling and boring work, is being conducted using an open procedure. The framework, which began its tender phase on 12 January 2025 and expected to commence in June 2025, aims to deliver geotechnical services essential for construction-related projects such as infrastructure enhancements and the development of public buildings. The framework is intended for use exclusively by Hampshire County Council and involves a significant investment of £4,000,000. It was ultimately awarded to six suppliers following an open tender process.

The Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in technical testing, analysis, and engineering services. With a focus on continuous improvement in infrastructure development, including highways and public services, this framework is particularly attractive to companies offering specialized solutions in geotechnical investigations. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like those appointed to the framework, can potentially benefit from sustained project work and foster partnerships that align with Hampshire County Council’s framework ethos of quality, safety, and performance management. The procurement also promises ongoing projects, especially for businesses capable of handling both direct awards and competitive mini tenders for projects exceeding £30,000. Given the regional focus and exclusive council management, local enterprises within and around Hampshire are well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity, enhancing their operational portfolios and establishing long-term institutional relationships.

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## Notice

The Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework 5th Generation 2025-2029 (Gen5 GGF) is designed to provide Hampshire County Council (HCC) with the provision of site investigation services, technical geotechnical advice and associated specialist technical services in the fields of highways engineering, construction, property and transportation operations. Gen5 GGF will support resources and departments of HCC for its construction related projects. These include highways infrastructure improvements, waste recycling centres, school and care centre building extensions, new schools, fire stations and other public buildings, contaminated sites, landslips and other related investigative geological and geotechnical services associated with HCC's objectives. The Framework will be used for commissions within the geographical area of Hampshire. It may be required for works to be carried out within the County of Hampshire (including the Unitary Authority areas of Southampton and Portsmouth) and also for works in Counties which border Hampshire. The Framework will only be utilised and managed by HCC and no other authority, however HCC may call-off to provide support for neighbouring authorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off contracts using the NEC Framework Contract are called Work Orders. The Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework is a framework agreement and therefore being appointed a place on the framework does not guarantee the award of any work. A Work Order will describe the works/services to be supplied by the Supplier and will be prepared by the Client's Representative. All Work Orders will be awarded through the following: a direct award (ranking) or a mini competition, detailed below. Call-offs valued at PS30k and below - Awarded via Direct Award (ranking), or HCC will have the option to award via a Mini-Competition. Call-offs valued at above PS30k will be awarded via Mini-Competition. For call-offs valued at any value, HCC may direct award either on a continuity basis or on an emergency basis as defined within the contract. Following the open tender procedure, six suppliers were appointed a place on the framework and were ranked in order according to their overall Price/Quality score. This ranking system will be used when awarding through the Framework via Direct Award. The Framework will not be available to other Local Authorities, it is for HCC use only. The Invitation to Tender provided detailed information relating to the requirements needed to fulfil the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019681-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8UJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, TLJ11 Berkshire, TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ25 West Surrey, TLJ26 East Surrey, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East), TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area, TLK15 Wiltshire, TLK2 Dorset and Somerset, TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | A2 SITE INVESTIGATION; GROUNDSOLVE; IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998; LAND SCIENCE; RIDGE AND PARTNERS; TFW GROUP LTD (T/A TERRA FIRMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 90522000 - Services relating to contaminated soil

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019681-2025
- 10 Jan 2025 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000893-2025
- 9 Jan 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000687-2025
- 8 Nov 2024 at 16:06 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036322-2024
- 8 Nov 2024 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036305-2024
- 29 Aug 2024 at 09:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027515-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hants.gov.uk
- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Tenders/Current

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