---
title: "Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Ground Investigation - Phase 5 - Port of Grangemouth"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000572003"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2020-04-17"
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# Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Ground Investigation - Phase 5 - Port of Grangemouth

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000572003

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme, focused on Ground Investigation Works at the operational Port of Grangemouth, led by Falkirk Council. The procurement method employed is selective via a restricted procedure. The contract was awarded to Dunelm Geotechnical & Environmental Limited, with a total value of £604,378, formalised on 18 July 2019. The procurement stage is complete, and although this specific tender is fully executed, significant details about the project and its technical specifications may be useful for future engagements.

This tender opens opportunities primarily for businesses specialising in environmental protection, geotechnical services, and civil engineering. Firms experienced in executing complex ground investigation tasks and those holding relevant capabilities in managing operations within port environments would be particularly well-suited. Engaging with future contracts that arise from the ongoing flood protection infrastructure projects could enable growth for companies with expertise in these fields.

## Notice

The works comprise Ground Investigation Works within the operational Port of Grangemouth with a likely scope of: 19 No. Cable Percussive boreholes with soil coring (wireline) follow-on to a maximum depth of 115m bgl. Potentially 2 No. Rotary cored follow-on borehole to obtain 30m or rock core to approximate final of 80m bgl. 11 No. CPTs to maximum depth of 100m bgl. 5 No. trial pits through existing defences to a maximum depth of 3m bgl.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385270 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £604,378 |

## 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 | FK2 7YZ |
| 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 & ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385270
- 1 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343860

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB343860&idx=1
  1st February 2019 - Location of works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB343860&idx=2
  1st February 2019 - Route 2 - ESPD (Scotland) Standardised Statements v1.10
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB343860&idx=3
  1st February 2019 - IT0002-006 PQQ Project Particulars .pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB343860&idx=4
  1st February 2019 - Route 2 - ESPD (Scotland) v1.13.docx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB343860
  Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Ground Investigation - Phase 5 - Port of Grangemouth - The works comprise Ground Investigation Works within the operational Port of Grangemouth with a likely scope of: 19 No. Cable Percussive boreholes with soil coring (wireline) follow-on to a maximum depth of 115m bgl. Potentially 2 No. Rotary cored follow-on borehole to obtain 30m or rock core to approximate final of 80m bgl. 11 No. CPTs to maximum depth of 100m bgl. 5 No. trial pits through existing defences to a maximum depth of 3m bgl.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385270
  Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Ground Investigation - Phase 5 - Port of Grangemouth - The works comprise Ground Investigation Works within the operational Port of Grangemouth with a likely scope of: 19 No. Cable Percussive boreholes with soil coring (wireline) follow-on to a maximum depth of 115m bgl. Potentially 2 No. Rotary cored follow-on borehole to obtain 30m or rock core to approximate final of 80m bgl. 11 No. CPTs to maximum depth of 100m bgl. 5 No. trial pits through existing defences to a maximum depth of 3m bgl.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000572003

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