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title: "SLC Ground Investigation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779616"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# SLC Ground Investigation Framework

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779616

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is inviting tenders for the "SLC Ground Investigation Framework", a project designed to carry out ground investigation works in the South Lanarkshire geographical area. The procurement process is currently active at the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 28 January 2025. Contractors will be selected to form part of a framework, with key dates including the start of the award period on the same date in January 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure and involves an electronic submission process. The estimated contract value is £1,600,000, and the framework will be based on Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works. The purchasing authority is South Lanarkshire Council, headquartered at 12th Floor, Hamilton, UKM95, with project contact Sarah Marshall available via email.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in groundwork and excavation, particularly those experienced with the NEC3 Framework Contract. The framework offers a four-year term with no option for extension, providing long-term involvement and potential steady income for successful bidders. Criteria for suitability include economic and financial standing, technical and professional ability, and the capability to meet mandatory quality and insurance standards. Small to medium enterprises working within public infrastructure projects would be well-suited for this tender, especially if they commit to the community benefits stipulated in the tender documentation. Additionally, the tender seeks businesses capable of delivering high-quality work while meeting South Lanarkshire Council's community benefit requirements, indicating a preference for contractors who can positively impact the local community.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council's Roads and Transportation and Fleet Services and Housing and Technical Resources, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within South Lanarkshire Geographical area. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the 'Specification for Ground Investigation' published by The Stationery Office as Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Lanarkshire Council are inviting Bidders to participate in an open procurement exercise with a view to appointing contractors onto a framework for the provision of groundwork investigations. This framework will be awarded via the Open Tender procedure based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria under regulation 28 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 which enables the Council to take account of criteria that reflect qualitative technical aspects of the tender submission as well as price when reaching an awarding decision. The Council has adopted a sequential opening process for any tender exercise conducted per the following stages: As part of Stage 1 the bidders will be required to complete a Single Procurement Document (SPD) as part of the Qualification envelope self-declaring that they meet the criteria requirements. As part of Stage 2 the bidders will then be required to complete a Technical response based on Technical Specific questions related to the contract including Fair Work First and Community Benefits. As part of Stage 3 the bidders will then be required to complete a Commercial response based on services required. As part of the tender evaluation process the Council will then request evidence from the recommended bidders prior to being appointed. It is anticipated that the form of contract will be The NEC3 Framework Contract (April 2013). The is anticipated that the framework term will be for 4 years with no option to extend.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520773 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520773
- 4 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515483

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515483
  SLC Ground Investigation Framework - South Lanarkshire Council's Roads and Transportation Services and Housing and Technical Resources, required contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within South Lanarkshire Geographical area. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the 'Specification for Ground Investigation' published by The Stationery Office as Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520773
  SLC Ground Investigation Framework - South Lanarkshire Council's Roads and Transportation and Fleet Services and Housing and Technical Resources, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within South Lanarkshire Geographical area. The Specification referred to in the Tender shall be the 'Specification for Ground Investigation' published by The Stationery Office as Volume 5 Section 3 of the Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779616
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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