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title: "Ground Investigation Surveys v2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a3f8"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-26"
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# Ground Investigation Surveys v2

Buyer: SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a3f8

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## Summary

South Derbyshire District Council is initiating a public procurement process titled "Ground Investigation Surveys v2." The procurement process falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services and is located around Swadlincote, Church Gresley, Woodville, Newhall, and Donisthorpe in the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with key dates including the end of the enquiry period on 2nd June 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 16th June 2026. The procurement method is open competition, allowing for electronic submissions. The total contract value is estimated at £171,000, with a gross amount of £205,200, and the contract period spans from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with an optional extension of 12 months.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs specializing in structural and ground investigation surveys. Companies with expertise in handling geohazards, such as ground instability and subsidence, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The focus on quality (60%) over price (40%) for award criteria suggests that businesses with strong past performance and expertise in managing projects in regions with coal measures and Mercia Mudstone Group will be competitive contenders. This contract could provide substantial opportunities for income, portfolio enhancement, and establishing long-term relationships with South Derbyshire District Council.

## Notice

We are looking to procure a contractor to undertake structural and ground investigation surveys to establish where works maybe required arising from ground instability and subsidence. South Derbyshire lies within the Leicestershire and South Derbyshire Coalfield, specifically the Western Basin of the coalfield particularly around Swadlincote, Church Gresley, Woodville, Newhall, and Donisthorpe. There are also areas where Gypsum mining has been undertaken which can also cause other geohazards. Much of South Derbyshire sits on Coal Measures and Mercia Mudstone Group (Triassic Clay-Rich Mudstones) and the blow permeability of the ground is holding the ground water close to the surface level, combined with the increased rainfall, greater surface water runoff, and silted drainage systems are causing structural movement to the properties.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Optional extension for one year (12 months), at South Derbyshire District Council's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048926-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| 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

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 May 2026 at 14:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048926-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048926-2026
  26th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=16f0d30d-0c59-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  All tender documentation and instructions can be found on the 'East Mids Tenders' procurement portal through ProActis. Reference: DN817273

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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