Award

Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services

DORSET COUNCIL

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Award

01 Feb 2021 at 14:48

Award Notice
Tender

23 Sep 2020 at 07:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services, valued at £2,000,000. The procurement process is currently complete and has been conducted under an open procurement method. The contract is expected to run from December 1, 2020, to November 30, 2023. The relevant services encompass site investigations, materials testing, and geotechnical services primarily aimed at supporting building and highway projects in the South West region of the United Kingdom. A maximum of three suppliers will be appointed to this framework, which will also serve Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in construction, environmental consulting, and geotechnical engineering. Companies that specialise in related technical testing and analysis, such as soil and materials testing, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this framework can enhance business visibility and provide consistent work within public sector projects, facilitating growth through established relationships with local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services

Notice Description

Dorset Council is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with suitable contractors to provide site investigation, materials testing and geotechnical & geoenvironmental services in the delivery of building and highways construction/maintenance projects. The service comprises of a range of soils, construction material and environmental testing, site investigation and sampling, provision of professional technical advice and design services. Dorset Council are looking to award a maximum of 3 suppliers on to this Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will also be available to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0c64963-e47b-401f-9653-d661448b7dd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee64910-07ac-438a-b91a-6912ea8fa59a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71351500 - Ground investigation services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2024 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1UZ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ACS TESTING

QUANTUM GEOTECHNIC

SOCOTEC

Further Information

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