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title: "Road Testing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# Road Testing

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0592417d-7278-4e29-ae9d-0763554a532c

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council conducted a procurement process for a tender titled "Road Testing," aimed at acquiring laboratory services related to measurement of carriageway skid resistance and materials testing, among other services. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action, with a total contract value of £75,000. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, and the contract period runs from 11th February 2021 to 1st February 2024. The tender was due to conclude on 10th February 2021, with the services to be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those experienced in road and pavement testing. SMEs with the capability to undertake materials testing and related services would find this contract aligns well with their expertise. Companies that operate in the construction and civil engineering sectors, especially those with established processes for conducting skid resistance and subgrade testing, would be well-positioned to compete and potentially secure ongoing contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

For services such as measurement of carriageway skid resistance, materials testing for section 38 new build sites (inc sub base, base course and binder layers), California Bearing Ratio (CBR) subgrade tests for roads and pavements and calibration of winter gritting vehicles / salt testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1245843c-141d-41ac-b600-346371143d2c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2021 - 1 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MIDDLESBROUGH LABS (TEES VALLEY MEASUREMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1245843c-141d-41ac-b600-346371143d2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1245843c-141d-41ac-b600-346371143d2c
  24th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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