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Summary of the contracting process

East Ayrshire Council, acting as the contracting authority, has initiated a tender process for the "PS/25/28 Road Coring and Materials Testing Framework Agreement", in partnership with South Ayrshire Council under the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. The scope of work includes carriageway and footway surfacing, structural maintenance, and materials testing. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure. The tender opportunity is notably focused on works within East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire, under industry categories such as construction work and testing services, with an estimated value of £1,950,000. All electronic submissions must be completed by 22 August 2025, with an anticipated award date on the same day.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies skilled in road construction and materials testing. Potential contractors can secure a place on a framework allowing for multiple lots, each with a specific focus ranging from testing coal tar content in road pavements to investigating soil and ground conditions. The agreement spans two years with possible extensions, making it advantageous for businesses looking for long-term engagements. Besides being financially beneficial, the contract necessitates companies to exhibit thorough quality and environmental management standards, making it ideal for UKAS-accredited firms with robust health, safety, and risk assessment practices. Businesses meeting these criteria can leverage this tender to enhance their credentials and regional influence.

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Notice Title

PS/25/28 Road Coring and Materials Testing Framework Agreement

Notice Description

Ayrshire Roads Alliance (East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council) is required to deliver a programme of works, including carriageway surfacing, footway surfacing and structural maintenance. Material testing prior to and during the works is required to identify issues during the design stage and ensure the quality of the finished product.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Coring and Testing to determine Coal Tar Content (Two Stage)

This Lot will cover the sampling and testing of bituminous road pavement materials (generally by extracted road pavement core) to determine if coal tar is present within the layers of the road pavement. The procedure will include for an initial test (generally using the PAK marker paint method) to determine the presence of coal tar and, if coal tar is indicated, laboratory analysis to determine and confirm if coal tar is present and, if so, the amount of coal tar present (Stage 2).

Options: The Framework is divided into lots. The Works identified within each lot are intended to provide a guide as to the type of work which may be instructed under each lot, not to limit the work identified.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement duration is 2 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years.

Lot 2 - Lot 2a - Sampling and Testing of Construction Materials and Lot 2b - Sampling and Testing of Bituminous Materials

This Lot will primarily encompass the sampling, testing and analysis of a variety of road construction materials including, but not limited to, the following: Unbound stone/aggregate materials; Cementitious materials bituminous pavement materials including surface dressing; bituminous pavement characteristics (e.g. skid resistance, texture depth, surface regularity and strength)

Options: The Framework is divided into lots. The Works identified within each lot are intended to provide a guide as to the type of work which may be instructed under each lot, not to limit the work identified.

Renewal: The Framework duration is 2 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years.

Lot 3 - Testing of Thermoplastic Road Markings

This Lot is for the testing of thermoplastic road markings for Retroflection, Colour, Skid Resistance and Reflection.

Options: The Framework is divided into lots. The Works identified within each lot are intended to provide a guide as to the type of work which may be instructed under each lot, not to limit the work identified.

Renewal: The Framework duration is 2 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years (2+1+1).

Lot 4 - Testing of Soil & Ground Conditions

This Lot will encompass a range of site investigation services that will include, but not be limited to: Trial pits to determine ground conditions, material layers, and for material sampling in both superficial deposits/soils and in bituminous pavements. Extraction of soil samples using hand auger techniques. Ground Penetrating Radar survey to identify changes in ground conditions and voids.

Options: The Framework is divided into lots. The Works identified within each lot are intended to provide a guide as to the type of work which may be instructed under each lot, not to limit the work identified.

Renewal: The Framework duration is 2 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806175
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544686
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

34922100 - Road markings

34929000 - Highway materials

44100000 - Construction materials and associated items

44110000 - Construction materials

44113000 - Road-construction materials

44113800 - Road-surfacing materials

44113900 - Road-maintenance materials

44811000 - Road paint

45111250 - Ground investigation work

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

45121000 - Test drilling work

45233120 - Road construction works

45233141 - Road-maintenance works

50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment

71631480 - Road-inspection services

71900000 - Laboratory services

90522000 - Services relating to contaminated soil

90732000 - Services related to soil pollution

90732400 - Soil pollution advisory services

90732600 - Soil pollution measurement or monitoring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
KILMARNOCK
Postcode
KA3 7BU
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
East Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Kilmarnock East and Hurlford
Westminster Constituency
Kilmarnock and Loudoun

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

National Testing Services Limited

Stanger Testing Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536098
    PS/25/28 Road Coring and Materials Testing Framework Agreement - Ayrshire Roads Alliance (East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council) is required to deliver a programme of works, including carriageway surfacing, footway surfacing and structural maintenance. Material testing prior to and during the works is required to identify issues during the design stage and ensure the quality of the finished product.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544686
    PS/25/28 Road Coring and Materials Testing Framework Agreement - Ayrshire Roads Alliance (East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council) is required to deliver a programme of works, including carriageway surfacing, footway surfacing and structural maintenance. Material testing prior to and during the works is required to identify issues during the design stage and ensure the quality of the finished product.

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