---
title: "Term Service Contract for Site Investigations in Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a735"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-28"
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# Term Service Contract for Site Investigations in Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen

Buyer: BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a735

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## Summary

The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is being carried out by Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, with collaboration from Torfaen County Borough Council. Titled "Term Service Contract for Site Investigations in Blaenau Gwent & Torfaen," this initiative falls under the works category with a focus on ground investigation services. Prospective contractors are invited to submit their proposals by 26th June 2026, with any inquiries needing to be submitted before 22nd June 2026. The procurement covers locations within the UKL16 region, aiming to commence its contract period from 27th July 2026 through 30th July 2029, with a possible two-year extension. This open procurement method is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), offering a gross contract value of £3,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for enterprises specialising in site investigation and ground investigation services to expand their operations within the public sector. A wide array of businesses, especially those providing technical site investigation capabilities, would benefit from participating in this open competition. The contract award is based on a balanced assessment of quality and price, offering 60% weight to commercial viability and 40% to technical expertise. Companies that can demonstrate robust technical competence and competitively priced offerings are well-suited to compete for this valuable contract, spurring potential growth and an enhanced presence in the region's infrastructure projects.

## 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).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract can be extended for 2 years reviewable on an annual basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050201-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | £2,500,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 28 May 2026 at 10:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050201-2026
- 28 May 2026 at 09:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050130-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050201-2026
  28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050130-2026
  28th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
  Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is administering this opportunity via the Etenderwales portal. All documentation has been uploaded to enable direct access following companies registration on the portal.

## Notice URLs

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

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