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HCC 07/25 - The Provision of Highways Core Sample and Analysis Services

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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29 Jan 2026 at 12:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for "HCC 07/25 - The Provision of Highways Core Sample and Analysis Services." The procurement process, which falls under the industry category of works, specifically pertains to highways consultancy and construction work for highways. Located in the UKH23 region, the service involves extracting bituminous material cores from roads and footways to ensure compliance with reinstatement guidelines. The process utilised a "limited" procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, and the contract was awarded on 29th January 2026. The contract, titled "HCC2516478 - Highways Core Sample and Analysis Services," commenced on 1st October 2025 and runs through 30th September 2029, valued at £288,000.

This procurement contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in highways consultancy and construction services. Specifically, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bituminous material testing and compliance verification would find this contract advantageous for growth and expanding their portfolio. Given the contract's substantial duration and coverage in a key UK region, involved businesses can enjoy a steady stream of work and the potential for further governmental collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HCC 07/25 - The Provision of Highways Core Sample and Analysis Services

Notice Description

The Coring service consists of: Coring; mechanically extracting a standard size cylinder of bituminous material from the road/footway. It is used to prove material has been laid in accordance with the SROH (Specification of Reinstatements for Openings in the Highway) and forms a vital part of the inspection regime which ensures both Statutory Undertakers/3rd Party works and our HST service provider's works meet National guidelines. This is a vital service to ensure standards of repair & reinstatements on the highway network are adequate, which in turn ensures the lifespan of the asset is maximised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0611e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007982-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45233130 - Construction work for highways

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STEVENAGE
Postcode
SG1 2FQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Stevenage
Electoral Ward
Symonds Green
Westminster Constituency
Stevenage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COREHARD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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