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title: "18/1147 Intrusive Ground Investigations"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798811"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MORAY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-05-21"
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# 18/1147 Intrusive Ground Investigations

Buyer: MORAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798811

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Moray Council involves a tender titled "18/1147 Intrusive Ground Investigations" pertaining to ground investigations and retaining wall coring at sites in Buckie and Dufftown, Moray. The project falls under the industry category of General Public Services and is classified as works. This open procedure tender is presently active in its Tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 18th June 2025 at 12:00 PM. Following this, the contract award period commences immediately, ensuring the procurement process moves swiftly from evaluation to award. The expected contract period runs from 16th July 2025 to 15th August 2025, facilitating an efficient timeframe for project execution.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms with expertise in ground investigations and construction involving masonry and concrete retaining walls. It is open to all capable bidders meeting specific criteria such as financial stability and relevant experience demonstrated through past projects. Businesses specialising in engineering or construction services, particularly those with a track record in similar ground investigation works, are well-suited to compete in this procurement exercise. Successful bidders stand to gain by securing a work contract valued at £80,000, alongside fostering long-term relationships with regional authorities like Moray Council for potential future contracts.

## Notice

The Contractor is required to undertake ground investigations and retaining wall coring investigations at two sites in Moray, and issue factual reporting for each in accordance to the specification and scope documents issued.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This tender is open to all bidders that meet the criteria selected. A single supplier will be appointed.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530776 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 15 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | MORAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELGIN |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV30 1BX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530776

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530776
  18/1147 Intrusive Ground Investigations - The Contractor is required to undertake ground investigations and retaining wall coring investigations at two sites in Moray, and issue factual reporting for each in accordance to the specification and scope documents issued.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798811
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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