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title: "Grangemouth FPS - Ground Investigation - Phase 6 - Flood Relief Channel and upstream of M9"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000593223"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2020-05-06"
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# Grangemouth FPS - Ground Investigation - Phase 6 - Flood Relief Channel and upstream of M9

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000593223

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## Summary

Falkirk Council is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "Grangemouth FPS - Ground Investigation - Phase 6 - Flood Relief Channel and upstream of M9" project, classified under the works category within the environmental protection sector. The procurement method employed is a selective tendering procedure, with a total contract value of £400,000. The tendering process remains active, and submissions must be completed by 21st August 2019. The project takes place in Grangemouth, Scotland, and involves geotechnical works associated with environmental analysis and monitoring.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical investigations and environmental assessments. Companies with expertise in conducting soil and groundwater testing, as well as the capability to work in historically sensitive sites, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the project’s focus on environmental protection indicates a growing demand for services related to sustainable development and environmental compliance, making this a timely opportunity for business growth in these sectors.

## Notice

27 Cable Percussive boreholes to c25m bgl. 15 Rotary cored follow-on, three to obtain 30m or rock core, the remainder to obtain 6m of rock core, to a c45m bgl. 5 CPT's to c20m bgl. 5 machine excavated trial pits. 5 hand excavated inspection pits. Reinstatement. Installation of gas and groundwater monitoring equipment in boreholes. In-situ testing, gas and groundwater monitoring, groundwater sampling and permeability testing within exploratory holes.Laboratory testing of soil and rock samples to determine geotechnical parameters. Testing to determine levels of contamination testing in soil, soil leachate and groundwater samples. As-built survey of exploratory locations levels for their coordinates and levels. Provision of factual report on investigation. Working within or near a site classified by Historic Environment Scotland as a Scheduled Monument. Scheduled Monument permit to be obtained. Coal Authority permit required to be obtained. Traffic Management requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386184 |
| 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 | 6 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £327,794 |

## 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 & ENVIRONMENTAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 6 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386184
- 9 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362663

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362663&idx=1
  9th August 2019 - Location of Works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362663&idx=2
  9th August 2019 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362663&idx=3
  9th August 2019 - Project Particulars
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG362663&idx=4
  9th August 2019 - ESPD Standardised Statements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362663
  Grangemouth FPS - Ground Investigation - Phase 6 - Flood Relief Channel and upstream of M9 - 27 Cable Percussive boreholes to c25m bgl. 15 Rotary cored follow-on, three to obtain 30m or rock core, the remainder to obtain 6m of rock core, to a c45m bgl. 5 CPT's to c20m bgl. 5 machine excavated trial pits. 5 hand excavated inspection pits. Reinstatement. Installation of gas and groundwater monitoring equipment in boreholes. In-situ testing, gas and groundwater monitoring, groundwater sampling and permeability testing within exploratory holes.Laboratory testing of soil and rock samples to determine geotechnical parameters. Testing to determine levels of contamination testing in soil, soil leachate and groundwater samples. As-built survey of exploratory locations levels for their coordinates and levels. Provision of factual report on investigation. Working within or near a site classified by Historic Environment Scotland as a Scheduled Monument. Scheduled Monument permit to be obtained. Coal Authority permit required to be obtained. Traffic Management requirements.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386184
  Grangemouth FPS - Ground Investigation - Phase 6 - Flood Relief Channel and upstream of M9 - 27 Cable Percussive boreholes to c25m bgl. 15 Rotary cored follow-on, three to obtain 30m or rock core, the remainder to obtain 6m of rock core, to a c45m bgl. 5 CPT's to c20m bgl. 5 machine excavated trial pits. 5 hand excavated inspection pits. Reinstatement. Installation of gas and groundwater monitoring equipment in boreholes. In-situ testing, gas and groundwater monitoring, groundwater sampling and permeability testing within exploratory holes.Laboratory testing of soil and rock samples to determine geotechnical parameters. Testing to determine levels of contamination testing in soil, soil leachate and groundwater samples. As-built survey of exploratory locations levels for their coordinates and levels. Provision of factual report on investigation. Working within or near a site classified by Historic Environment Scotland as a Scheduled Monument. Scheduled Monument permit to be obtained. Coal Authority permit required to be obtained. Traffic Management requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000593223

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