Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c19-3ad8-7282-a128-aa5ab04c03c1/area-7-edf-a14-a43-sampling-tst-lhj closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Area 7 - EDF A14 & A43 Sampling TST - LHJ [Highways England](https://tendernation.io/buyers/highways-england) Estimated value £30,000 Published 20 Oct 2017 Deadline Closed 3 Nov 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 2.1.1 The principal aim of this study is to investigate the water quality of three highway drainage outfall points on the A14 between Junction 19 (M1 / Swinford) and Junction 13 (A45 and A605 / Thrapston), and their impact on the quality of receiving watercourses. 2.1.2 To achieve the aim, the Contractor will undertake and complete the following study-specific objectives: • To undertake targeted sampling surveys; - Water sampling at the point of outlet to determine quality of highways runoff; - Sediment sampling within concrete-lined ditches between outlet and outfall, where requested; - Upstream and downstream water and sediment sampling within receiving watercourses. • To examine water and sediments samples by analytical testing of suites representative of highways pollutants. 2.2 Project objectives: A43 Ponds Study 2.2.1 The principal aim of this study is to investigate the water quality of 13 balancing ponds on the A43 between Rothersthorpe (A5123 / M1 Junction 15a) and Fewcott / Stoke Lyne (M40 Junction 10), and impact on the quality of receiving waterbodies. 2.2.2 To achieve the aim, the Contractor will undertake and complete the following study-specific objectives: • To undertake targeted sampling surveys; - Water sampling within manholes to determine quality of highways runoff, where requested; - Water and sediment sampling within Pollution Containment Tanks (PCT); - Water and sediment sampling within the balancing pond system, at closest point to outlet from PCT and prior to outfall into receiving watercourse; - Upstream and downstream water and sediment sampling within receiving waterbodies, where requested. • To examine water and sediments samples by analytical testing of suites representative of highways pollutants. 2.2.3 Location plans for outfalls and ponds, including parking and accessibility, and proposed sampling points and number of samples required Read full description ## CPV classification Drainage construction works Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dfd1ecbf-2fcb-4d75-bf01-5eedd2cfe1bf) 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. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Highways England: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/highways-england) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la)