---
title: "STDC-PROC-0562 - Site Wide Ground Investigation Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aba9"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aba9.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PART OF THE TVCA GROUP)"
published: "2025-10-09"
---

# STDC-PROC-0562 - Site Wide Ground Investigation Services

Buyer: SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PART OF THE TVCA GROUP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aba9

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## Summary

The South Tees Development Corporation, part of the TVCA Group, has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "STDC-PROC-0562 - Site Wide Ground Investigation Services" in the UKC region, specifically Darlington. This tender, aimed at conducting ground investigation works, was conducted under a limited procurement method due to its value being below the threshold, and key stages including planning and award took place throughout 2025. The contract, valued at £600,000 gross, commenced on 1st November 2025 and is expected to conclude by 31st October 2026, with an optional one-year extension. The primary industry category for this project is works related to ground investigation.

This opportunity, awarded to SOLMEK LIMITED, offers significant potential for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in site investigation or associated civil engineering sectors to grow their business by engaging in high-profile projects initiated by public authorities. Businesses with capabilities in detailed ground assessments and familiarity with public sector contracts, particularly those focused on infrastructure or land redevelopment, would find participating in similar tenders beneficial. The process also emphasises competitive advantages for SMEs in securing final stage bids, suggesting certain provisions favour their involvement and success in securing contracts within specific procurement frameworks.

## Notice

South Tees Development Corporation (part of the TVCA Group) have awarded a contract for Site Wide Ground Investigation Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063747-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TEES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (PART OF THE TVCA GROUP) |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 13:03 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063747-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063747-2025
  9th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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