Tender

SC21094 - Coring and Material Testing

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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24 Dec 2021 at 06:21

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13 Dec 2021 at 10:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Coring and Material Testing Services under the title "SC21094 - Coring and Material Testing." This procurement falls under the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry category. The contract process is currently in the tender stage and is set to conclude on 28th January 2022. The services are to be provided across all 12 districts of Kent, with an estimated budget of approximately £150,000 per annum. The contract is expected to start on 15th February 2022, lasting for two years, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years.

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in civil engineering, construction, and material testing services to expand their reach and capabilities in the Kent area. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement method utilised is an open competitive tender procedure, which promotes equal opportunities for various contractors. Successful bidders will be expected to comply with industry standards and provide high-quality, reliable testing and analysis services, thereby presenting an avenue for business growth and diversification in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC21094 - Coring and Material Testing

Notice Description

Kent County Council has a requirement for the provision of Coring and Material Testing Services to be delivered by a Contractor on behalf of the Growth Environment and Transportation Directorate. The services included within this opportunity 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 Contractor will provide the services in accordance with Good Industry Practice and comply with the Contract, specifications, British Standards, guides, protocols and codes of practice as updated, amended and superseded from time to time. The contract will be a single lot covering all 12 districts and predicted (though not guaranteed) spend is circa PS150K/PA. The contract will commence for a period of two years unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The contract can be extended for up to a maximum of a further 2 years. The Client intends to procure the Contract via the open competitive tender procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5733a9c2-eb78-405c-811a-e14c0e7c203a
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

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71620000 - Analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631480 - Road-inspection 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
24 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2022 - 14 Feb 2024 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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