Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework - AWARD

Contract summary

Industry

• Test drilling and boring work - 45120000

• Geotechnical engineering services - 71332000

• Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71350000

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• Site-investigation services - 71510000

• Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71600000

• Services relating to contaminated soil - 90522000

Location of contract

SO238UJ

Value of contract

£0 to £4,000,000

Procurement reference

IT-5-22810-UN22810 - AWARD

Published date

15 April 2025

Closing date

12 February 2025

Closing time

2pm

Contract start date

1 June 2025

Contract end date

31 May 2029

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Generation 5 Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework.

The Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Framework 5th Generation 2025-2029 (Gen5 GFF) is designed to provide Hampshire County Council (HCC) with the provision of site investigation services, technical geotechnical advice and associated specialist technical advice in the fields of highways engineering, construction, property and transportation operations.

The Framework will commence on 1st June 2025 and will be for a period of four years.

Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting information requested by 14.00 hrs on Wednesday 12th February 2025.

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Award information

Awarded date

15 April 2025

Contract start date

1 June 2025

Contract end date

31 May 2029

Total value of contract

£666,700

This contract was awarded to 6 suppliers.

A2 Site Investigation

Groundsolve Ltd

Ian Farmer Associates (1998) Limited

Land Science Ltd

Ridge and Partners LLP

Terra Firma

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About the buyer

Contact name

Strategic Procurement (Main)

Address

The Castle
Winchester
Hampshire
SO238UJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

0370 779 1100

Email

strategic.procurement@hants.gov.uk