Tender

CPU 5944 Construction Materials Testing Framework

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 18:11

Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council is inviting tenders for the "CPU 5944 Construction Materials Testing Framework," which falls under the industry category of "Research and testing facilities construction work" (CPV 45214620). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender being published on 21st February 2025. This procurement involves works in material coring and testing, particularly concerning carriageway sampling, testing, and reporting to support highway maintenance and capital programmes. The framework agreement, valued up to £900,000, will span a period of four years, commencing on 14th May 2025 and concluding on 4th May 2029. Relevant regions for the delivery of services include England, with tenders to be submitted by 7th April 2025 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are explicitly encouraged to participate. The open procedure (below threshold) procurement method allows a transparent and competitive bidding process, where up to three contractors may be appointed to the framework. Businesses specialising in construction materials testing, particularly those with experience in highways maintenance, will find this project well-suited to their expertise. By participating, businesses can secure a long-term contract and establish strong ties with a reputable local authority, Nottingham City Council.

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Notice Title

CPU 5944 Construction Materials Testing Framework

Notice Description

This framework is to deliver works in respect of material coring and testing. The work involved consists of sampling, testing Carriageway coring, and presentation of reports to support the Employers highways maintenance and capital programmes. The Framework Agreement is for a value up to a total of PS900 000. The Framework length is expected to be up to a period of 4 years. Subject to suitability, the Authority is seeking to appoint up to 3 Contractors to this framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7bf92a-b90e-407e-96eb-ac8852963291
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 4 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cal Warren
Contact Email
cal.warren@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
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
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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