Notice Information
Notice Title
Testing of Highway Materials
Notice Description
A multi-supplier framework will be established for the provision of laboratory testing and on-site testing of highway materials. The framework will be divided into four individual and will include a range of tests that are fundamental to the construction and maintenance of the Authority's highway network. The initial term is for two years, with the option to extend for a further period of two years. The four Lots are: Lot 1: Testing of highway materials in a laboratory (PS50k p.a. / PS200k over 4 years). Lot 2: On-site testing of highway materials = PS70k p.a. / PS280k over 4 years Lot 3: On-site and laboratory testing required for DfT New Roads & Street Works Act related street works = PS70k p.a. / PS280k over 4 years Lot 4: Mini-competitions - for bespoke testing requirements that may or may not be included in Lots 1, 2 and 3 (PS60k p.a. / PS240k over 4 years)
Lot Information
Testing of highway materials in a laboratory
Provision of testing of highway materials in a laboratory
Renewal: The framework can be extended for a further period of two years.
On-site testing of highway materialsProvision of on-site testing of highway materials
Renewal: The framework can be extended for a further period of two years.
On-site and laboratory testing required for DfT New Roads & Street Works Act related street worksProvision of on-site and laboratory testing required for DfT New Roads & Street Works Act related street works
Renewal: The framework can be extended for a further period of two years.
Mini-competitionsFor bespoke testing requirements that may or may not be included in Lots 1, 2 and 3
Renewal: The framework can be extended for a further period of two years.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06cc91
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067105-2026
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
71632000 - Technical testing services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,000,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- £1,000,000 £1M-£10M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 16 Jul 20266 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 16 Sep 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- 17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 2 Nov 2026 - 1 Nov 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Planned
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- PRESTON
- Postcode
- PR1 0LD
- Post Town
- Preston
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD4 Lancashire
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD45 Mid Lancashire
- Delivery Location
- TLD4 Lancashire
-
- Local Authority
- Preston
- Electoral Ward
- City Centre
- Westminster Constituency
- Preston
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067105-2026
16th July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
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