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title: "OPA/T779 Loch Striven Geotechnical Groundworks Investigation (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire)"
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# OPA/T779 Loch Striven Geotechnical Groundworks Investigation (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire)

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/opa-t779-loch-striven-geotechnical-groundworks-investigation-pre-qualification-questionnai-ocds-h6vhtk-058c5c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Oil and Pipelines Agency: "OPA/T779 Loch Striven Geotechnical Groundworks Investigation (Pre-Qualification Questionnaire)". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £300,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Oil and Pipelines Agency](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/oil-and-pipelines-agency-GB-PPON-PWDV-1537-QRDV)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £300,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Ground investigation services
- **Delivery Location:** Not published
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/opa-t779-loch-striven-geotechnical-groundworks-investigation-pre-qualification-questionnai-ocds-h6vhtk-058c5c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-058c5c`

## Before you bid
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- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/opa-t779-loch-striven-geotechnical-groundworks-investigation-pre-qualification-questionnai-ocds-h6vhtk-058c5c#tl-md)

## Description
The project objective is to provide soil and rock properties in the vicinity of the existing structures to enable the following work to be carried out by the OPA. The OPA requires an intrusive Ground Investigation to be carried out in support of the design of rock socketed piles for new berthing/mooring dolphins and intermediate fender piles. These are intended to protect the existing structure by reducing the loads from visiting berthing vessels. This shall be accomplished by moving the berthing line outward from the Head Jetty, allowing for future repairs intended to extend the lifespan of existing structure.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: 
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Gosport:-Ground-investigation-services./ZP8C5EVPWU
To respond to this opportunity, please click here: 
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/ZP8C5EVPWU

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 71351500

- **Contract Period:** 26/11/2025 to 12/09/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F050628-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2025-08-21T15:06:26.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T18:16:58.076Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-058c5c