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title: "Annual SCRIM and SCANNER Surveys on the London Borough Principal Road Network"
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# Annual SCRIM and SCANNER Surveys on the London Borough Principal Road Network

Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c582b59-a655-40dc-8cc3-f36656ca07c8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Transport for London, aiming to contract services for the Annual SCRIM and SCANNER Surveys on the London Borough Principal Road Network. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically surface surveying services and road-inspection services, and is located in London, United Kingdom. This open procedure tender is currently active, with a tender period ending on 8 April 2021. The anticipated contract duration is 36 months, starting from 10 May 2021, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This opportunity can foster growth for businesses specialised in road surveying and inspection services, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies with expertise in conducting SCRIM and SCANNER surveys, adhering to Highways England standards and the latest UK Roads Board specifications, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender could present significant benefits for businesses looking to expand their portfolio within public sector contracts.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of two annual surveys to support investment decisions on London's Borough Principal Road Network (BPRN): a) A provider of annual Sideways-Force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine (SCRIM) survey to identify areas of poor skid resistance on the BPRN; and b) A provider of annual Surface Condition Assessment of the National Network of Roads (SCANNER) survey to assess the road profile and any deformation issues on the BPRN. The anticipated duration of the contract is 36 months with an option to extend by up to 12 months. Procurement documentation can be accessed from the following electronic address: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register. TfL reserves the right to cancel or terminate this procurement at TfL's discretion and without liability to any applicant. The SCRIM Survey shall be carried out in accordance with the Highways England Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) CS 228 Skidding Resistance (formerly HD 28/15), the Transport for London Skid Resistance Policy. The SCANNER Survey shall be carried out in accordance with the latest version of the SCANNER User Guide and Specification (Volumes 1 to 5) published by the UK Roads Board. The network to be surveyed comprises of Mainline (Dual and Single carriageway) sections and Slip Road sections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82545c24-a1aa-44b8-8842-c6f826909184 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 May 2021 - 9 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71353000 - Surface surveying services
- 71631480 - Road-inspection services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82545c24-a1aa-44b8-8842-c6f826909184

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82545c24-a1aa-44b8-8842-c6f826909184
  9th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Register
- https://tfl.gov.uk

## Provenance

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