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Highways Material Testing & Laboratory Support 2017-18

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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19 Apr 2017 at 09:24

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Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council is conducting a procurement process titled "Highways Material Testing & Laboratory Support 2017-18" for services within the construction industry, specifically focusing on highways and road works. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Capita Property & Infrastructure Holdings Ltd valued at £151,845. This contract commenced on 31st January 2017 and will extend until 30th June 2018. The delivery will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with a key tender deadline that ended on 17th January 2017.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialised in materials testing and laboratory services, particularly those with UKAS accreditation in specific testing standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as their capabilities in providing compliant and quality services can support Liverpool City Council’s highway improvement and maintenance initiatives. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of UK and EU safety, quality standards, and technical support for construction projects will be particularly well-positioned to succeed in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Material Testing & Laboratory Support 2017-18

Notice Description

Liverpool City Council Liverpool City Council is to conduct a procurement exercise to appoint a competent supplier to undertake a wide range of materials testing and laboratory support services. The service will mainly support the Council's annual highway improvement and maintenance work programmes and as such will involve the testing of bituminous mixtures, aggregates, soils and concretes and will involve laboratory and on site compliance testing. This service will provide technical support to the Highways and Transportation Services directorate, including specification and on-site monitoring of the quality of materials, processes, and workmanship delivered to the Council. General Requirements:-The contract is to provide a service for the testing of highway materials to Liverpool City Council. All source approval testing must be carried out in accordance with the:- * Specification for highway Works Volume 1, * the relevant current BS / BS EN standards and * the materials must comply with the requirements of the Council's specification Testing Specifications:- The laboratory Consultant undertaking the material testing must be UKAS accredited to:- BS EN 933 for the testing of Geometrical Properties of Aggregates; BS EN 1377 for the testing of Soils for Civil Engineering Purpose; BS EN 12350 for the sampling and testing of concrete; BS EN 12390 for the measuring on concrete strength; BS EN 12697 for the testing of Bituminous Mixtures for Roads and other paved areas. In addition to the above, Plate Bearing, Nuclear Density, Pavement Texture, Surface Irregularity and other on-site testing will be required. Suppliers: where applicable, must provide evidence of the UKAS accreditation for their laboratory. All services supplied under this Contract shall conform to the requirements of BSI standards or other accredited standards, UK or EU, relating (but not limited) to; their production, preparation, handling, safety and labelling as may be in force during the period of the Contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd2ef6e9-2862-405b-82a7-e63e95851ac0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/420c9e2b-2fb9-4b2b-86be-819420b36b1b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,845 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 1-2 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
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Nigel Curry
Contact Email
nigel.curry@liverpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1512330590

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA PROPERTY & INFRASTRUCTURE HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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