Fair Isle and Grutness Ferry Terminal Developments -Ground Investigations (Marine and Terrestrial)

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Marine and terrestrial ground investigation at North Haven, Fair Isle consisting of two terrestrial boreholes, six marine boreholes and six marine vibracores. Terrestrial boreholes to be undertaken before marine boreholes and vibracores. Marine and terrestrial ground investigation at Grutness, Shetland Mainland consisting of 1 terrestrial borehole, six marine boreholes and six marine vibracores. Terrestrial borehole to be undertaken before marine boreholes and vibracores. Obtaining samples, site observations, in-situ and laboratory physical and chemical testing are required as part of the works as are factual reports. Due to programme requirements and environmental considerations mobilisation for the terrestrial (land based) boreholes needs to be separate and in advance of that for the marine boreholes and vibracores. An open procedure is being followed for a below threshold works contract. The principal objective of this procedure is to appoint a single Contractor to carry out the works required.