Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1b-4cf3-7086-914b-2853c681cc59/opportunity-to-tender-ground-investigation-regional-framework-lots-england closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Opportunity to Tender - Ground Investigation - Regional Framework Lots (England) - J. Murphy & Sons [Bip Solutions Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bip-solutions-limited) Estimated value £500,000 to £1,000,000 Published 14 Jul 2026 Deadline Closed 21 Jul 2026 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender - Murphy & Sons invites expressions of interest from experienced civil engineering subcontractors for inclusion on a framework of regional lots across England, supporting major infrastructure programmes. The framework will provide call off opportunities aligned to regional delivery teams and project locations. Project Portfolio Includes: ### Network Rail CP7 TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) ### Peel Ports Other rail and infrastructure projects across England Scope of Services: The framework will cover the provision of ground investigation services, including: Intrusive Ground Investigation Percussion boring Rotary drilling ### Trial pitting ### Structure coring ### Sampling & Site Data Collection ### Soil, rock and groundwater sampling Disturbed and undisturbed sampling techniques ### Installation monitoring and inspection Automatic Ballast Sampling (ABS), where required ### In Situ Testing Standard Penetration Testing (SPT) ### Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) ### Plate load and permeability testing Other in situ testing methods as appropriate ### Geophysical & Specialist Testing ### Non intrusive geophysical surveys Subsurface profiling and detection techniques ### Instrumentation & Monitoring ### Supply and installation of instrumentation Monitoring and data collection (e.g. inclinometers, piezometers) Anchoring systems and associated ancillary components ### Laboratory Testing Geotechnical laboratory testing of soil, rock and groundwater samples How to Apply: Suppliers must express interest through CompeteFor to receive further tender information, including lot structure and next steps. About the buyer's selection process: Regional Approach: The framework will be structured into regional lots across England, allowing suppliers to bid for one or multiple regions based on: Technical capability across investigation disciplines Availability of specialist plant, rigs and equipment ### Regional coverage and mobilisation times Capacity to deliver multiple concurrent investigations Read full description ## CPV classification Civil engineering support services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5aaad0fe-215f-4aa5-bfc9-060c837aeffc) 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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