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title: "Ground Investigation at Smethwick Enterprise Centre, Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065478"
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buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Ground Investigation at Smethwick Enterprise Centre, Rolfe Street, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 2AL

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065478

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## Summary

This tender process, initiated by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, involves ground investigation works at Smethwick Enterprise Centre in the West Midlands. It falls under the industry category of 'Siteworks'. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a closing date set for Friday, 6 March 2026 at 15:00 hrs. Interested parties are invited to engage through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. The procurement method is an open competition and is below the threshold, allowing for more accessible participation from various businesses.

This procurement opportunity is valued at a gross amount of £36,000 GBP, making it an attractive prospect for businesses specialising in ground investigation and siteworks. It offers a range of works including boreholes, trial pits, and gas monitoring. Companies with expertise in civil engineering, environmental analysis, and construction will find this tender suitable for expanding their project portfolio. Considering the open competition, businesses can leverage their capabilities to compete and navigate a straightforward bidding process via the electronic submission policy of Sandwell's supplier portal.

## Notice

Sandwell Council wish to undertake ground investigation works at the above site. Works will comprise cable percussive boreholes, machine/hand dug trial pits to expose existing foundations and soakaway tests in machine dug trial pits along with associated sampling, laboratory analyses and physical testing. A period of landfill gas monitoring and groundwater level recording will also be undertaken. A factual and interpretative report is required. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 06 March 2026 at 15:00hrs

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013672-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45113000 - Siteworks

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2026 at 08:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013672-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013672-2026
  16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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