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title: "Topographic and GPR Surveys - Embankment Road"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d793"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
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# Topographic and GPR Surveys - Embankment Road

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d793

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for topographic and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) surveys of Embankment Road to support the design of the Arnolds Point Flood Defence scheme. The project encompasses approximately 1.5 km of Embankment Road, including the carriageway, footpath, revetment down to the watercourse, and parts of Blagdons Meadow. This procurement falls under the services category and follows a direct method, below threshold without competition. The award to 4D Civil Engineering Surveying Ltd was signed on 27 October 2025, with services scheduled from 31 October to 30 November 2025. The activity is centered in Plymouth, aligning with industry category 71351810 for topographical services.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering and land survey services, particularly those with expertise in flood protection schemes and advanced surveying techniques like GPR. Companies similar to 4D Civil Engineering Surveying Ltd, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the region, would find such procurements advantageous for expanding their portfolios and establishing partnerships with local government bodies. The project not only promises to enhance technical experience in surveying but also strengthens relations with municipal authorities, paving the way for future collaboration on similar infrastructural projects.

## Notice

Topographical and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) surveys of Embankment Road to assist in the design of Arnolds Point Flood Defense scheme. The survey will cover approximately 1.5km of Embankment Road, with the carriageway, footpath, the revetment down to the water course, and some of Blagdons Meadow surveyed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069936-2025 |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 4D CIVIL ENGINEERING SURVEYING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351810 - Topographical services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2025 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069936-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069936-2025
  31st October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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