Published date: 26 April 2022

This notice was replaced on 23 December 2022

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 23 December 2022)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services - 71351000

  • Ground investigation services - 71351500

Location of contract

SS2 6FA

Value of contract

£130,000 to £160,000

Procurement reference

SOSBC001-DN602689-39835732

Published date

26 April 2022

Closing date

17 May 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

27 June 2022

Contract end date

19 August 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Southend-on-Sea City Council seek a suitably qualified Company to carry out geotechnical and geo-environmental Ground investigations on the land area of Leigh Port (Lot 1) and a suitably qualified Company to carry out geotechnical and geo-environmental Sediment and Water Sampling in the Water area of Leigh Port (Lot 2)

Lot 1, the Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Ground Investigations will incorporate the Sea Wall and Boat Access area. This Ground Investigation will be the primary investigation for the main development works to Leigh Port which includes the construction of a new retaining wall. The Ground Investigation will comprise of intrusive site works; in-situ testing, geotechnical and geo-environmental laboratory testing; ground-penetrating radar (GRP) survey, post fieldwork monitoring, factual reporting, and provision of AGS data and an asbestos survey.

Lot 2, the Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Sediment and Water Sampling is to be carried out prior to dredging works to maintain and widen the existing shipping channel. The Sediment and Water sampling campaign will involve chemical analysis of sediment and water samples for potential contaminants and the sediment samples will also undergo Particle Size Analysis (PSA). Testing is to be undertaken at an MMO validated UKAS accredited laboratory.

To view this opportunity please register free of charge on the Council's e-tendering portal on the following link https://procontract.due-north.com and search for DN602689. All clarifications and responses must be submitted via the portal.


About the buyer

Address

Civic Centre
Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea
SS2 6FA
England

Email

lizgreen@southend.gov.uk