Ground Investigation Tenders and Contracts

See open ground investigation tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

Ground investigation procurement covers site investigations, geotechnical and geo-environmental surveys, borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring and ground condition reporting ahead of construction, highways and infrastructure schemes.

Highways bodies, local councils and public agencies tender for this work. Buyers often call off ground investigation frameworks that are divided into lots, or let a standalone contract for a single bridge, road or site.

2,491 results

  • Awarded contractPublished 13 August 2012

    Laois County Water Conservation Project - Site Investigation

    Value not stated

  • Awarded contractPublished 22 April 2012

    Limerick City Water Conservation Programme - Stage 3 Rehabilitation Strategy Investigations

    Value not stated

  • Awarded contractPublished 1 March 2012

    Design of a new road bridge at Cockhill, Buncrana, Co. Donegal

    Donegal County CouncilEngineering design services

    Value not stated

  • Awarded contractPublished 16 January 2012

    Site Investigation Services

    Nuclear Restoration Services LimitedSupplier(s) VINCI CONSTRUCTION UK LIMITEDGround investigation workAwarded 16 January 2012

    Value not stated

  • Awarded contractPublished 14 November 2011

    N25 Waterford to Glenmore Ground Investigation Contract

    Value not stated

  • Awarded contractPublished 8 November 2011

    N69 Rea to Tullig Road Realignment Scheme - Ground Investigation Contract

    Value not stated

  • Awarded contractPublished 11 October 2011

    Additional Site Investigation Works at sites in Howth, Killybegs, Castletownbere & Dunmore East

    Value not stated

  • Awarded contractPublished 25 September 2011

    Westmeath County Water Conservation, Stage 3 - Mullingar & Athlone - Site Investigation Contract

    Value not stated

  • Awarded contractPublished 4 April 2011

    Geotechnical Consultancy Services–N59 Westport to Mulranny,N59 Kilbride,N60 Heathlawn,N60 Lagnamuck

    Value not stated

  • Expired contractPublished 9 March 2010

    NADIS Phase 4 - Ground Investigation

    £270,000

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  • Closed tenderPublished 9 March 2010

    NADIS Phase 4 - Ground Investigation

    Value not stated

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about ground investigation, borehole drilling, geoenvironmental, site investigation services, site investigation works, trial pits, geotechnical services, geotechnical survey, geotechnical works, window sampling, ground gas monitoring in the UK public sector.

  • What is a ground investigation tender?

    A ground investigation tender covers site and geotechnical investigation work commissioned before construction, road or infrastructure projects begin. Buyers use it to establish ground conditions, soil composition and contamination risk ahead of design and build.

  • Who buys ground investigation services in the public sector?

    Local councils, National Highways, water companies and other infrastructure bodies commission ground investigation work ahead of road schemes, reservoirs, housing sites and capital projects. Universities and NHS trusts also let this work for building and estate projects.

  • What kind of work is included in a ground investigation contract?

    Ground investigation contracts cover borehole drilling, trial pitting, geotechnical and geo-environmental testing, and reporting on ground conditions. Some also include groundwater and ground gas monitoring or contamination assessment.

  • How are ground investigation contracts procured?

    Ground investigation contracts are let as standalone tenders or as call-offs under civil engineering and construction frameworks. Some are procured as an early phase of a larger infrastructure project before the main works contract is tendered.

  • What CPV codes cover ground investigation tenders?

    Ground investigation notices carry 45111250 (Ground investigation work), 71351500 (Ground investigation services) and 45120000 (Test drilling and boring work).

  • How do I find ground investigation contracts before they are formally tendered?

    Read highway and bridge scheme programmes, reservoir and flood scheme plans, cycle route and active travel programmes and early works partner notices, which show work coming due ahead of a notice. On Stotles you can track those signals and the buyers behind them, then follow a notice from pre-tender through to award.

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