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title: "Gateway, Falkirk - Zones 1, 3b & 4 - Ground Investigation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000492888"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2017-08-16"
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# Gateway, Falkirk - Zones 1, 3b & 4 - Ground Investigation

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000492888

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## Summary

The recent tender titled "Gateway, Falkirk - Zones 1, 3b & 4 - Ground Investigation" was conducted by Falkirk Council, located at Municipal Buildings, West Bridge Street, Falkirk, FK1 5RS. The procurement process, which is in the award stage, involved a selective method under a restricted procedure aimed at carrying out a ground investigation to evaluate the ground and groundwater conditions. Key activities include drilling boreholes, performing cone penetration tests, and environmental assessments, with a total contract value of £302,628.90. The contract was signed on 11 August 2017 and is active, designated for the Eastern Gateway site within the works category.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in geotechnical and environmental services, including those that can conduct thorough soil and water testing and report preparation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete given that two out of five bids submitted were from SMEs, indicating a competitive landscape. Businesses with expertise in ground investigations, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive analysis and reporting as outlined in the tender, should consider this contract as a prime opportunity for engagement.

## Notice

The purpose of the proposed ground investigation is to prove the ground and groundwater conditions underlying the site to provide data for future development proposals. The works will comprise the following: 20 number cable percussion boreholes to a maximum depth of 45 metres with 9 number rotary follow on; 17 number cone penetration tests to a maximum depth of 45 metres; 58 number machine excavated trail pits to a maximum depth of 4 metres; In-situ testing and groundwater monitoring within exploratory holes; Laboratory testing of soil samples to determine geotechnical parameters; Environmental testing and chemical testing to determine levels of any contamination in soil, soil leachate and groundwater; and Preparation of a Ground Investigation Report and AGS file for each Zone.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dual stage - Contractors first passed a selection procedure before being invited to tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292633 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £302,628 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FALKIRK COUNCIL |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK1 5RS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk South |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM76 Falkirk |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45100000 - Site preparation work
- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292633

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292633
  Gateway, Falkirk - Zones 1, 3b & 4 - Ground Investigation - The purpose of the proposed ground investigation is to prove the ground and groundwater conditions underlying the site to provide data for future development proposals. The works will comprise the following: 20 number cable percussion boreholes to a maximum depth of 45 metres with 9 number rotary follow on; 17 number cone penetration tests to a maximum depth of 45 metres; 58 number machine excavated trail pits to a maximum depth of 4 metres; In-situ testing and groundwater monitoring within exploratory holes; Laboratory testing of soil samples to determine geotechnical parameters; Environmental testing and chemical testing to determine levels of any contamination in soil, soil leachate and groundwater; and Preparation of a Ground Investigation Report and AGS file for each Zone.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000492888

## Provenance

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