Kier Infrastructure - Ground Investigation
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITEDEstimated Value
£20,000,000 – £30,000,000
Deadline
20 April 2026
Published
16 April 2026
Type
works
Overview
Kier infrastructure is seeking to establish a dedicated supply chain to deliver a programme of both non-intrusive and intrusive surveys in support of the design developments and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements for one of our contracts. The scope includes approximately 1000-1500 exploratory holes to be delivered and will include ground-breaking activities associated with GI, including cable percussion boring, rotary drilling, dynamic sampling, pavement/concrete or Structural Coring, pitting and trenching. Note there is no additional scope information at this time.
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Kier Infrastructure needs a supplier to carry out ground investigation work (drilling, boring, and soil sampling) across a large site or multiple sites. They're looking to build a long-term supply chain relationship to support their design planning and environmental assessments. The work involves creating 1000-1500 holes in the ground using various drilling and sampling techniques.
Requirements
- Ability to deliver non-intrusive surveys (surveys that don't dig into the ground)
- Ability to deliver intrusive surveys (surveys involving drilling and sampling)
- Capability to perform cable percussion boring
- Capability to perform rotary drilling
- Capability to perform dynamic sampling
- Capability to perform pavement/concrete coring or structural coring
- Capability to perform pitting and trenching work
- Experience supporting Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) requirements
- Experience supporting design development programmes
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Complete approximately 1000-1500 exploratory boreholes at specified locations
- Perform cable percussion boring at unknown number of locations
- Perform rotary drilling at unknown number of locations
- Perform dynamic sampling at unknown number of locations
- Core through pavement, concrete, or structural elements at unknown number of locations
- Excavate pits and trenches to specified depths for ground investigation
- Collect ground samples and data to support EIA and design decisions
- Provide data and findings to Kier for environmental and design assessment
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'framework' or supply chain establishment contract — Kier isn't committing to a fixed amount of work upfront. They're building a list of approved suppliers they can call on. Ask for clarity on expected annual volumes and payment terms in your bid questions.
- 2The phrase 'no additional scope information at this time' is a red flag — it means the full details of locations, ground conditions, access, and timescales aren't yet known. Request a site visit, ground conditions summary, and geographic spread before committing to pricing.
- 3Ground investigation is specialist work requiring certified operatives, insurance, and safety management. Check whether Kier will provide site supervision, traffic management, or utility locates — or if you're responsible. Clarify who pays for damage to services like gas, water, or telecoms.
- 4Environmental Impact Assessment support suggests this may be a major infrastructure project (road, rail, or development). The '1000-1500 holes' is a rough guide, not a firm number. Budget for variation and ask whether payment is per hole completed or lump-sum.
- 5Look for the full tender documents (specifications, method statements, insurance requirements, and H&S standards). Ground investigation is heavily regulated — check whether you need BS 8103 accreditation, UKAS certification, or specific environmental licenses.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you don't have all the drilling capabilities in-house, consider subcontracting specific methods (e.g., rotary drilling to a specialist) and managing the whole contract. Kier may prefer a single point of contact rather than multiple suppliers, so act as the coordinator and add your management margin.
- Ground investigation often involves social value scoring — highlight any local training, apprenticeships, or community engagement (e.g., 'We employ local operatives' or 'We run Level 2 drilling training'). This can improve your bid score at no cost.
- Pricing risk: the 1000-1500 figure is vague and the scope is incomplete. Submit your bid on a cost-per-hole basis (broken down by drilling type) rather than a lump sum, so you're protected if volumes change. Ask for a minimum annual commitment or minimum order value to justify keeping capacity available.
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BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITEDKey Dates
Published
16 April 2026
Submission deadline
20 April 2026
Notice type
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