Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf7-3c51-72bd-8550-c7fa94cc039d/et08829h-generation-3-geotechnical-geoenvironmental-framework-2017-to-2021 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ET08829H - Generation 3 Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Framework 2017 to 2021 [Hampshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hampshire-county-council) Estimated value £250,000 to £3,000,000 Published 28 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 28 Nov 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Hampshire County Council invites applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to be considered for selection to tender for the Generation 3 Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Framework 2017 to 2021, covering site investigation services including digging of boreholes and trial pits, windowless sampling and dynamic probing with associated laboratory testing, interpretation of data, assessment and reporting with recommendations and guidance as appropriate. The value of individual works order value could range between GBP 5 000 and 10 000 but could potentially be up to GBP 250 000. No guarantee can be given on these values or volumes provided here and they are approximate only. The Framework will commence on 01/06/2017 and will be for a period of 48 months (4 years), ending on 31/5/2021. The framework will include work directly for Hampshire County Council as well as work delivered by Hampshire County Council on behalf of other authorities. All works under the framework will procured and called-off by Hampshire County and no other authority will be able to appoint framework suppliers or call-off works directly. Interested parties should register their interest and complete the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire, together with any supporting information requested, by 1400hrs on 28/11/2016. Registration and submissions must be via the In-Tend website [in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire). Any queries on the PQQ must be submitted by 5pm 16 November 2016. It is the intention to issue successful applicants with final tender documents on 30 January 2017 with a deadline for tender return of 2pm 1400 hours on 03/03/2017 although Hampshire County Council reserves the right to change these dates if it becomes necessary to do so. Queries on the ITT must be submitted via In-Tend by 5pm 21 February 2016. ### How to obtain the PQQ Documents The Pre-Qualification Questionnaire can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting ‘View Details’ on the relevant tender advert and clicking the ‘Express Interest’ tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs – ‘Tender’, PQQ - documents', ‘Correspondence’, ‘Clarifications’ and ‘History’. Select the 2nd tab (PQQ documents) where you will find useful information under ‘Tender Details’ continue to scroll down to the heading ‘Tender Documents Received’ where you will be able to view / download the documents. ### Opting In and Out Please note you are required to ‘Opt In’ before you can access the ‘My tender Return’ to start populating your response. The ‘Opt Out’ functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender along with the opportunity of providing comments and feedback for this decision. You can choose to ‘Opt In’ at any time during the tender process if you initially decided to ‘Opt Out’. P... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes [in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Geotechnical engineering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6100d977-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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