--- title: "V4SDDC033 Ground Investigation Surveys" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066aff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066aff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066aff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066aff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2026-03-24" --- # V4SDDC033 Ground Investigation Surveys Buyer: SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066aff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066aff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066aff.json) ## Summary South Derbyshire District Council, a sub-central government public authority located in Swadlincote, UK, initiated a tender for Ground Investigation Surveys, under tender ID V4SDDC033 / DN810095. This procurement, characterised by engineering-related scientific and technical services, was set at an estimated contract value of £171,000 and was supposed to last for a duration of two years with an optional one-year extension. The tender process was under the "Below Threshold - Open Competition" method, with an enquiry deadline of 3rd April 2026 and a tender submission deadline of 17th April 2026. However, the procurement was recently cancelled due to a high volume of clarification questions from suppliers, with plans to refine specifications and pricing before re-tendering. The cancellation presents an opportunity for businesses operating within the engineering and technical service sectors to prepare for a revised tendering process, which promises to be more competitive upon reissue. Companies specialising in geotechnical investigations, subsidence surveys, and structural diagnostics would find this contract particularly fitting and could gain long-term business growth from securing such a contract when it is next available. With the contract prioritising quality at 60% over price at 40%, firms dedicated to superior technical service delivery will have a notable advantage. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically encouraged to engage, enhancing their potential to contribute to local community development through public sector partnerships. ## Notice South Derbyshire District Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to undertake survey investigations to gain an understanding of both the cause and reported effect of the structural/subsidence issues. The recommended surveys where deemed appropriate should consist of the following: - A geotechnical investigation to determine the characteristics of the ground. - A full CCTV drain survey to determine the layout and condition of the service pipes. - A GPR survey to map the ground beneath the external foundations of the property/all properties. - A subsidence survey, specifically to detect subsidence, foundation failure indicating the weight of the structure can no longer be supported by the foundations. - Tree survey only if nearby tree roots are found as the cause of subsidence. - Structural surveys if subsidence is detected and properties are affected: to diagnose potential works and for building monitoring to evaluate the extent of the structural issues over a period of time (typically over the 4 seasons). The maximum funding envelope for this contract is PS171,000 under a 2+1 year contract. Any tender submission that exceeds this financial limit will be deemed non-compliant and will be rejected without further evaluation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Number of Extensions: 1 optional extension of 12 months at the discretion of the council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026648-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 17 May 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £171,000 | | Lots value | £171,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | SWADLINCOTE | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE11 0AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF13 South and West Derbyshire | | Local authority | South Derbyshire | | Electoral ward | Swadlincote | | Westminster constituency | South Derbyshire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services ## Release History - 24 Mar 2026 at 10:34 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026648-2026 - 16 Mar 2026 at 13:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023488-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026648-2026 24th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023488-2026 16th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=9e38d263-3421-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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