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Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council has successfully concluded a procurement process titled "NAC/5196 Core/Material Testing and Sampling" within the general public services industry category. This process, encompassing material testing and sampling required for various carriageway resurfacing schemes throughout North Ayrshire, including its islands, had key dates from the tender notice issued on 7th January 2025, to the contract award date of 3rd April 2025. The open procedure procurement method ensured transparency and competitiveness, with the final contract valued at £194,718.77, awarded to Stanger Testing Services Ltd.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the materials testing and construction management sectors. The scope includes sampling bituminous materials, on-site testing and monitoring, texture depth assessments, and traffic management. Small and medium-sized enterprises with capabilities in these areas, particularly those with quality management systems (ISO 9001), health and safety (ISO 45001), and environmental management (ISO 14001) certifications, could greatly benefit from engaging in similar opportunities. The contract requirements also highlight the importance of possessing the necessary tools and technical expertise to perform rigorous testing, making it an advantageous opening for qualified service providers to showcase and expand their business operations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NAC/5196 Core/Material Testing and Sampling

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC) are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to provide core/material testing and sampling.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NAC requires a service provider to test materials during the asphalt surface course laying process for various carriageway resurfacing schemes throughout North Ayrshire. The extent of testing which will be required is as follows: -Sampling of bituminous material grading and binder content. -On-site testing and monitoring including chipping spread trays, material temperatures and rolling straight edge. -Texture depths At various locations extract 150mm cores to the full depth of the bituminous carriageway construction. Core holes to be reinstated with an accredited cold set bituminous repair material. Traffic management, stop and go or traffic lights will be required and must be provided by the contractor.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786640
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527504
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£194,718 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stanger Testing Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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