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Road Coring Services

Scottish Water

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02 Jun 2021 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is procuring Road Coring Services, valued at £520,000, as part of a framework covering Scotland. The procurement process is currently active, focusing on geotechnical engineering services, with a tender submission deadline set for 2nd July 2021. The successful bidder will undertake both on-site road coring activities and laboratory testing of core samples, and is required to be UKAS accredited for the tasks involved. This process operates under a selective procurement method, which includes a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) that must be completed to progress.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses with expertise in geotechnical and laboratory services, particularly those located within the central belt of Scotland to comply with the accessibility requirements. Companies capable of delivering high-quality coring and testing services while adhering to industry regulations will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. A strong financial standing, as assessed through the PQQ, will be essential for applicants aiming to secure this essential service contract for Scottish Water.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Road Coring Services

Notice Description

This framework will cover the provision of road coring services on a pan-Scotland basis including laboratory testing of the core samples extracted on behalf of Scottish Water or its delivery partners. Both the on-site road coring services and the laboratory testing services are required to be undertaken by the same company.Service provision will apply to both a programme of work and on an ad hoc basis as required and with a 1-weekturnaround time where requested.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework will cover the provision of road coring services on a pan-Scotland basis including laboratory testing of the core samples extracted on behalf of Scottish Water or its delivery partners. Both the on-site road coring services and the laboratory testing services are required to be undertaken by the same company. Service provision will apply to both a programme of work and on an ad hoc basis as required and with a 1-week turnaround time where requested. It is a mandatory requirement that framework provider be UKAS accredited for every sampling and testing activity type undertaken. Coring services shall be carried out in accordance with Roads and Utilities Committee Scotland (RAUCS) Advice Note 3. Core samples are required with a range of diameters to include: 100mm Core, 150mm core, 300mm core and 140mm minimum core (with an external barrel diameter of less than 150mm). The framework provider is required to provide these services in accordance with the Specification of Reinstatements and Openings in Roads (SROR) in force at the time of reinstatement. It is also a mandatory requirement that the awarded contractor must have a location within/ near the central belt region of Scotland to facilitate regular contractor sample/results review visits UKAS accredited core sample extraction services required include: *Provision of appropriate signing, lighting and guarding of works in accordance with "Safety at Street Works and Road Works" A code of Practice *Identification of road surface materials surrounding reinstatement *Assessment of backfill types and classification (where feasible) UKAS accredited core testing services required include: *Visual assessment and description of materials, air void content, indicative layer depth measurements and assessment of inter layer bonding *Indicative Grading Tests for Bound and unbound materials *Full British Standard grading tests for bound and unbound materials *Rolling Straight Edge surface regularity tests *Ability to measure core layer thicknesses to BS EN 12687-36 *Air void testing (in accordance with relevant British Standards) *Percentage refusal density tests *Skid Resistance Testing *Surface Texture Depth Testing *Crushing strength tests of cementitious materials *Frost Heave Test *Clear photographs for Coring Log UKAS Core extraction services should include compiling a safety plan for any site visit operation or programme of operations ordered or instructed by SW or our delivery partners (under CDM regulations)

Renewal: Initial award of 4 years with the option of 4x1 year extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b76e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012284-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Water
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Further Information

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