---
title: "Ground Investigation Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066865"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
---

# Ground Investigation Consultancy

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066865

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council has engaged in a procurement process for Ground Investigation Consultancy Services, classified within the services industry category. The consultancy is set to provide technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services related to ground investigation work across the region of UKJ4 in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now complete, having resulted in contract award to Lustre Consulting Limited. The contract, valued at £250,000, commenced on the 30th of January, 2026, and is expected to run until the 29th of January, 2028, with potential extension options up to January 2030. This opportunity was procured through a limited competition method, below the threshold, and aligns with the legal basis under UK legislation 2023/54.

This contract provides a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in ground investigation consultancy and technical testing services. With a focus on allocating work at the discretion of Canterbury City Council, there is potential for firms with expertise in this sector to expand their portfolio by securing repeat engagements. Lustre Consulting Limited, a small or medium enterprise (SME), has been awarded this contract, highlighting potential for similar-sized firms to successfully compete in such procurement processes. Businesses with capabilities in providing consultancy services related to sub-central government projects may find this engagement favourable for growth and building long-term relationships within the public sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022337-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,000 |

## Status

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

## 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

- 12 Mar 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022337-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022337-2026
  12th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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