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title: "Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Ground Investigation - Phase 7 - Lower Grange Burn & Forth Estuary"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000619229"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FALKIRK COUNCIL"
published: "2020-11-05"
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# Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Ground Investigation - Phase 7 - Lower Grange Burn & Forth Estuary

Buyer: FALKIRK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000619229

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## Summary

The Falkirk Council is conducting a public procurement for the "Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Ground Investigation - Phase 7 - Lower Grange Burn & Forth Estuary". This project involves ground investigation works to enhance flood protection measures in the region. Located in Falkirk, UK, this contract is currently in the active procurement stage following an award on 3rd July 2020. The total value of the contract is £721,370.10 and involves works categorised under the construction sector. Bids were submitted electronically by 4 suppliers, demonstrating a competitive bidding environment.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in geotechnical and environmental services. Companies that possess expertise in ground investigation, soil analysis, and project management in relation to environmental protection will find this tender relevant. Additionally, businesses that can navigate the complexities of working near ecologically-sensitive areas, such as the Grange Burn and the Forth Estuary, will be particularly well-suited to deliver on the contract's requirements.

## Notice

The works comprise ground investigation works to inform development of flood protection scheme consisting of approximately 8 No. breaking out of hardstanding areas to allow for the advancement of boreholes / CPTs. 8 to 12 No. cable percussive boreholes with soil coring (wireline) follow-on to a maximum depth of 95m bgl; and 6 to 10 No. CPTs to maximum depth of 75m bgl. Insitu testing for soil properties and contamination; Laboratory testing for soil properties and contamination levels; Topographical survey of borehole and trial pit locations levels; Provision of factual report on investigation; Working alongside major, ecologically-important watercourses with time bound constraints. Working on land operated and controlled by the petrochemical refinery Petroineos under permitting procedures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398852 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £721,370 |

## 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

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398852
- 17 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385282

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385282&idx=3
  17th April 2020 - European Single Procurement Document ESPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385282&idx=4
  17th April 2020 - IT0002.009 project particulars
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385282&idx=5
  17th April 2020 - Price Quality Tender Criteria statement of ammendment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385282&idx=1
  17th April 2020 - Location Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR385282&idx=2
  17th April 2020 - Route 2 - ESPD (Scotland) v1.10_0
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385282
  Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Ground Investigation - Phase 7 - Lower Grange Burn & Forth Estuary - The works comprise ground investigation works to inform development of flood protection scheme consisting of approximately 8 No. breaking out of hardstanding areas to allow for the advancement of boreholes / CPTs. 8 to 12 No. cable percussive boreholes with soil coring (wireline) follow-on to a maximum depth of 95m bgl; and 6 to 10 No. CPTs to maximum depth of 75m bgl. Insitu testing for soil properties and contamination; Laboratory testing for soil properties and contamination levels; Topographical survey of borehole and trial pit locations levels; Provision of factual report on investigation; Working alongside major, ecologically-important watercourses with time bound constraints. Working on land operated and controlled by the petrochemical refinery Petroineos under permitting procedures.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV398852
  Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme - Ground Investigation - Phase 7 - Lower Grange Burn & Forth Estuary - The works comprise ground investigation works to inform development of flood protection scheme consisting of approximately 8 No. breaking out of hardstanding areas to allow for the advancement of boreholes / CPTs. 8 to 12 No. cable percussive boreholes with soil coring (wireline) follow-on to a maximum depth of 95m bgl; and 6 to 10 No. CPTs to maximum depth of 75m bgl. Insitu testing for soil properties and contamination; Laboratory testing for soil properties and contamination levels; Topographical survey of borehole and trial pit locations levels; Provision of factual report on investigation; Working alongside major, ecologically-important watercourses with time bound constraints. Working on land operated and controlled by the petrochemical refinery Petroineos under permitting procedures.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000619229

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