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title: "Grove Ferry Bridge Ground Investigation Work"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05835e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Grove Ferry Bridge Ground Investigation Work

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05835e

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Kent County Council, involved ground investigation work on the Grove Ferry Bridge. This project falls under the 'works' category within the construction industry, specifically targeting geotechnical assessments. The contract was awarded to Geotechnics Ltd., a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Coventry. The procurement process has been completed, with the contract period running from 14th May 2025 to 31st October 2025. The procurement was conducted through a 'below threshold - unknown' method, offering an opportunity within the UKJ region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in ground investigation and related geotechnical services. Businesses with expertise in construction and engineering, especially those familiar with geotechnical assessments, would find such contracts appealing. The award to Geotechnics Ltd. illustrates the potential for SMEs to secure government contracts, encouraging similar entities to explore opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

Ground Investigation work for Grove Ferry Bridge. The ground investigation is required to provide information to assess the geotechnical, geo-environmental, geological and hydrogeological ground conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046919-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,422 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GEOTECHNICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 12:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046919-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046919-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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