Tender

SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Dec 2023 at 16:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Kent County Council has issued a tender titled "SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing" for technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently open for bids, with a deadline for submission on 8th January 2024. The contract period is set to run from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2025. The total value of the contract is £600,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing the specified services.

The tender provides an opportunity for businesses to engage in coring and material testing services within the United Kingdom. Companies in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the Traffic Management Act, The Kent Permit Scheme, and The Kent Lane Rental Scheme for project execution. By meeting the specified requirements, businesses can grow their operations and establish valuable partnerships with the Kent County Council for mutual benefit.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing

Notice Description

The Services to be included within this Contract are coring and testing of utility reinstatements; coring of other areas for investigations prior to highway maintenance and improvement works; collecting of samples; sampling of materials used on the highway; carrying out specified in situ and laboratory tests and providing technical personnel and factual reports. The Scope for Tender has been prepared and is typical of the nature of the services that will be procured in future Contract phases. The Client anticipates there may be the need to undertake ad-hoc work on an occasional basis throughout the contract period. The Client will be operating under the Traffic Management Act, The Kent Permit Scheme and The Kent Lane Rental Scheme. All works programmes will need to comply with any noticing requirements and any constraints imposed by the Roadworks Teams to ensure adherence with the Schemes. Details can be found at:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495ae1fe-6bef-4cd9-9e34-d34b7c432329
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cameron Croucher
Contact Email
cameron.croucher@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000411901

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Further Information

Notice Documents

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