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title: "Ground Investigation Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e25b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-17"
---

# Ground Investigation Consultancy Services

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e25b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Ground Investigation Consultancy Services" contract was conducted by Canterbury City Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Canterbury, United Kingdom. The contract, awarded in the "award" stage, covers the industry categories of ground investigation work and technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. This limited competition procurement method falls below the threshold value and concluded with an award date on 17 November 2025. The contract period is set to begin on 16 December 2025 and is initially slated to run until 15 December 2027, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance, reaching a maximum end date of 15 December 2029.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation and related consultancy services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their client base within the public sector. With a total value of £250,000, the services required represent a key entry point for companies to secure work with Canterbury City Council under flexible, needs-based allocation. Lustre Consulting Limited, a SME based in Chatham, has been awarded this contract, illustrating opportunities for similar-sized enterprises adept at delivering specialised and technical consultancy services.

## Notice

For the provision of Ground Investigation Consultancy Services - As projects become known allocation of this work will be at the sole discretion of the client in charge of the Council project. There is no guarantee as to the volume of work received by any company appointed. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994831210

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074350-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CANTERBURY |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT1 2UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUSTRE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074350-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074350-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=994831210
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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