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title: "Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bcba"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-25"
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# Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bcba

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has conducted a procurement process titled "Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on ground investigation services as indicated by the CPV code 71351500. The project is located in Sunderland, United Kingdom, within the UKC23 region. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and the procurement process is now complete as of June 2026, with the contract signed on 19 June 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £42,874.23, is active and has been awarded to WSP, following a direct call-off from an existing NEPO framework.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in geotechnical services and ground investigation. As the procurement involves technical advisory services for a strategic drainage project, companies with expertise in infrastructure and environmental assessment would be well-suited to engage with similar projects. Although the procurement process is complete, understanding such opportunities can aid similar businesses in preparing for future tenders, especially those adept at responding to short notice and working under frameworks like NEPO. Additionally, large-scale enterprises that can swiftly mobilize resources and have experience in regional infrastructure projects could find this type of tender an advantageous avenue for business growth and expansion into public sector contracts.

## Notice

Provision - Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Ground Investigation Report (GIR) and perform the Overseeing Organisation Geotechnical Advisor (OOGA) role for the Sheepfolds Strategic Drainage project

### Procurement Information

Direct call off from existing NEPO framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059691-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,874 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 09:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059691-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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