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title: "GP220 - Geotechnical Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05910d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-01"
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# GP220 - Geotechnical Investigation

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05910d

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## Summary

This procurement process, managed by Middlesbrough Council, revolves around a direct award for a geotechnical investigation service titled "GP220 - Geotechnical Investigation." This tender falls under the services category, specifically in architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The investigation focuses on concrete testing of various bridges and structures in the UKC12 region, Northeast United Kingdom. The procurement, completed without competition, follows the legal framework set by the UKPGA 2023/54 and was awarded to IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998) LIMITED. Key dates include the contract signing on 22nd August 2025, with an active period from 1st September 2025 to 31st May 2028. The gross contract value is £100,000.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing comprehensive geotechnical services. Companies with expertise in drilling, laboratory testing, and report writing would be well-suited for similar future projects. The direct award method demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure contracts by offering unique or comprehensive solutions that meet specific needs without the need for a competitive tendering process. Engaging with such procurement opportunities can enhance the business's industry reputation and expand their service offerings in the public sector domain.

## Notice

Ian farmers provide bespoke geotechnical and environmental investigation. We require concrete testing on various bridges and structures, and they are the only company who provide the full service of drilling, lab testing and writing a report from start to finish in the Northeast.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052706-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,333 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 09:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052706-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052706-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ianfarmer.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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