---
title: "Term Service Contract for Site Investigations in Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0695cb"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-11"
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# Term Service Contract for Site Investigations in Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen

Buyer: BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0695cb

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## Summary

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, in collaboration with Torfaen County Borough Council, invites tenders for a Term Service Contract aimed at providing Site Investigation services across various locations in Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen. This procurement, currently in the planning stage, is an open procedure under the main procurement category of works. The contract is anticipated to start on 1st July 2026, with an initial term of three years, extendable by up to two additional years. This initiative, taking place in the region of UKL16 in the United Kingdom, falls under the legal framework of the UK Public Contracts (2023/54). Interested parties should note the deadline for future notice on 19th May 2026.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in ground investigation work and site-investigation services, with a total contract value of £2,500,000, grossing up to £3,000,000. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) as potential bidders. Businesses with expertise in these services will find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolios and expanding their footprint in public sector projects. The open procurement method ensures transparency and competitiveness, fostering a fair chance for eligible contractors to secure the work.

## Notice

We are seeking to appoint a contractor to enter into a three (3) year contract for the provision of Site Investigation services at various sites within the boundaries of Blaenau Gwent and Torfaen. At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a Contract for an initial term of 3 years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years (reviewed on an annual basis).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043041-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 2 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | TORFAEN COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EBBW VALE |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP23 6DN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Electoral ward | Pontypool Fawr |
| Westminster constituency | Torfaen |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 13:22 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043041-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043041-2026
  11th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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