Hodson Embankment Ground Investigation 2019

Tender description

Swindon Borough Council invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced service providers for the provision of a Ground Investigation (GI) at Hodson Embankment, Swindon. Project Description: The GI is to verify the existing ground conditions, to supplement the existing ground and groundwater information and to assist in informing the most suitable remedial solutions for the future stabilisation of the embankment. Hodson Embankment perpendicularly adjoins the eastbound carriageway of the M4 motorway, approximately 1.5km west of Junction 15. It supports a minor road (Broome Manor Lane) and bridge over the M4, which links the village of Hodson with Swindon. The approximate OS Grid Reference is 417456, 181364 Full details relating to the Works are provided in the tender documents. Contract Period: The initial contract term will be for 10 weeks, as stated in the RFQ documents. The relevant tender documents are included within this project webpage as attachments. Tender clarifications are to be submitted in writing via e-mail, including the project name clearly in the email title, to Lawrence Murphy / Michael Jackson at hppd@swindon.gov.uk by 4th September 2019, 1200 hrs UK local time. The Council’s responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded as attachments on the project webpage attachments section. Therefore it is the Contractor’s responsibility to check the site regularly for updates to clarifications, as you will not be advised when updates have been made. Tender responses are required to be submitted no later than 12th September 2019, 1200 hrs UK local time by email to Lawrence Murphy / Michael Jackson at hppd@swindon.gov.uk In the event of difficulties downloading tender documents, please refer to the named contacts Lawrence Murphy / Michael Jackson at hppd@swindon.gov.uk Please note that this project has been advertised on Contracts Finder, however, Supplying the South West Portal, www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN430455 We would encourage you to click on the ‘Register Interest’ button to help the Council monitor the level of interest in this opportunity. No tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. Keywords: Geotechnical, Drilling, Ground Investigation, Boring, Testing, Inclinometer