Planning

Oxfordshire Coring Services Contract

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

Oxfordshire County Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Oxfordshire Coring Services Contract," within the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. This procurement is at the planning stage, with key activities revolving around the service provision of coring—sampling utility reinstatements for quality checks against codes of practice. The process is open for submissions until midday on 9th June 2025, and the contract is set to commence on 15th September 2025, running until 14th September 2027. The procurement covers the region of Oxfordshire (UKJ14) in the United Kingdom and is being conducted using an open procedure method, allowing for electronic submissions via Proactis in English.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing and analysis services to engage with a local government body. Companies experienced in utility works, quality inspection, or consultancy within the construction or public works sectors are well-suited to bid for this project. With a significant value of £600,000, this contract can be a fruitful engagement for firms looking to enhance their portfolio in public sector service delivery, providing both short-term and potentially long-term business growth. The planned market engagement also allows potential suppliers to influence the service design, tailoring offerings to meet public sector requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Oxfordshire Coring Services Contract

Notice Description

The Council is looking to engage with the market to determine the feasibility of working with suppliers to provide coring services (taking samples from utility reinstatements to check quality of contractor work against Codes of Practice) on a one year trial basis. Please complete the Market Engagement Questionnaire attached to this project (under the consultation tab) on Proactis, which should be returned via Proactis by 09.06.2025 @12:00 Midday

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05187a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023150-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
23 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Verity Roberts
Contact Email
verity.roberts@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7393001061

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1ND
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

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