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title: "Highways Coring and Testing of Utilities Re-instatements (2024)"
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# Highways Coring and Testing of Utilities Re-instatements (2024)

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3487fda7-3986-41ef-a44f-2725d4ea43e8

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council has completed the procurement process for the coring and testing of utility re-instatements on West Sussex highways, under the project title "Highways Coring and Testing of Utilities Re-instatements (2024)". This falls within the industry category of core preparation and analysis services (CPV: 71351100) and core drilling (CPV: 76340000). The contract, valued at £99,999 GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The project is located in the South East of the United Kingdom, with work due to start on 1 October 2024 and to be completed by 30 September 2026. The award decision was made on 26 August 2024 and published on 6 September 2024.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs specialising in core preparation and analysis, or core drilling, to showcase their capabilities and establish strong working relationships with public sector clients. Businesses suited for this project would likely have experience in utility re-instatement testing and a proven track record in similar works. "All About Holes," the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of SME capable of thriving in such contracts. Overall, this tender opens up avenues for SMEs to expand their market presence and build their reputation within the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Coring and testing of utilities re-instatements on West Sussex highways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd62aa7-8e47-4672-b8f7-992088a7b8b1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,000 |
| 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALL ABOUT HOLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 71351100 - Core preparation and analysis services
- 76340000 - Core drilling

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2024 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd62aa7-8e47-4672-b8f7-992088a7b8b1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfd62aa7-8e47-4672-b8f7-992088a7b8b1
  6th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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