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title: "Ground Investigation Consultancy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066867"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Ground Investigation Consultancy

Buyer: CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066867

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## Summary

Canterbury City Council has concluded the contract award for ground investigation consultancy services, under the procurement title "Ground Investigation Consultancy." This service falls into the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy, and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the South East region (UKJ4). The procurement process utilised a limited competition method, below threshold, with the contract currently in the active award stage. The contract was signed on 29th January 2026 and spans a period until 29th January 2028, with potential for a two-year extension subject to performance and mutual agreement. The procurement process has adhered to the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for companies specialising in ground investigation and technical consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Lustre Consulting Limited, who was awarded the contract. Participating businesses can benefit from a substantial projected contract value of £250,000, with the possibility of extending for additional work based on satisfactory performance. This creates potential for growth through sustained collaboration and expertise development in technical testing and consultancy services catered to governmental projects. Companies with relevant capabilities in technical testing, analysis, and ground investigation are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders for continuous development in this 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/022339-2026 |
| 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 13:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022339-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022339-2026
  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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