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title: "Ground Investigation Works Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000788785"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# Ground Investigation Works Framework

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000788785

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Ground Investigation Works Framework" is being led by Fife Council, a regional authority based in Glenrothes. The tender, first initiated on 28th January 2025, aims to establish a framework agreement for ground investigation works within the Fife geographical area, classified under CPV code 45111250, which pertains to site preparation work. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, allowing extensive participation, with an award period commencing on 28th February 2025. This tender falls under the 'works' category and has already progressed to the awarding stage as of 5th August 2025. It involved an initial budget allocation of £800,000 with the procurement exercising open competitive selection criteria to appoint suppliers on a framework intended to last two years, with the option to extend by an additional 24 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in geotechnical and environmental services. The awards have been made to firms such as Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Ltd, Dunelm Geotechnical & Environmental Limited, and Soil Engineering Geoservices Limited, all of which are SMEs. Businesses with expertise in ground investigation including compliance with key standards such as ISO 9001 for Quality Management and ISO 14001 for Environmental Management are well-placed to benefit. The focus on both technical and financial evaluations ensures that companies adept at delivering qualitative technical solutions and competitive pricing stand a good chance of success. Moreover, the involvement in a framework agreement with Fife Council can enhance reputational standing and provide access to full tender opportunities in regional public procurement.

## Notice

Fife Council Council's Roads and Transportation Services, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within Fife 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

Fife 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 pararel 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 2 years with an option to extend up to 24 months.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: Optional extension of up to 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536237 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | It depends on the requirements and budget, but generally speaking, it should be within 48 months. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DUNELM GEOTECHNICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL; IAN FARMER ASSOCIATES (1998; SOIL ENGINEERING GEOSERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536237
- 28 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522613

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522613
  Ground Investigation Works Framework - Fife Council Council's Roads and Transportation Services, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within Fife 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=AUG536237
  Ground Investigation Works Framework - Fife Council Council's Roads and Transportation Services, require contractors to form part of a framework to carry out ground investigation works within Fife 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.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000788785
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/toolkit/negotiation/tnd/taskWorkflowList.do?tenderCode=tender_103534&reset=true&_ncp=1737731718833.38199-1

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