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title: "HCC - 10/18 - The Provision of Core Sampling and Testing - AWARD"
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# HCC - 10/18 - The Provision of Core Sampling and Testing - AWARD

Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43c527e8-8fcf-41b2-8079-65229974a223

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Supply Hertfordshire, seeking bids for the contract titled "HCC - 10/18 - The Provision of Core Sampling and Testing." This initiative falls under the construction work category, specifically related to core sampling and testing services aimed at ensuring compliance with relevant specifications for street works. The tender process has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £390,000 and a minimum requirement of £65,000. The contract period spans from 1st April 2019 to 30th September 2024. Suppliers were required to submit their bids by the deadline of 12:00 Noon on 9th November 2018, through an open procurement method, allowing interested parties access to the detailed procurement documents during the tender period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in core sampling and testing. Smaller enterprises and those that qualify as SMEs may find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, given the nature and scale of the work. The successful award of this contract to Corehard Limited highlights the real potential for growth in this sector, as similar future tenders will likely emerge given the ongoing need for quality assurance in public works within the Hertfordshire area.

## Notice

The Council is out to procurement for a Core Sampling and testing Service. The purpose of this undertaking is to ensure that street works within the area of influence of the Council will be completed to minimum specified requirements of relevant specification and legislation. This will assist in ensuring stakeholders are less likely to bear cost of remedial actions as a result of poor or sub-standard reinstatement efforts, some of which may only present themselves long after works have been completed. At its discretion, the Council may call upon this contract to undertake minor core sampling and testing on it's highway network. This procurement is an Open (one stage process). Suppliers wishing to take part in this project are invited to 'express interest' which will give access to the full procurement documents in the e-tendering system. To be considered as a Bidder you must complete and submit a Bid by the deadline of 12.00 Noon on 9th November 2018. Any questions relating to this procurement must be made via correspondence on the website, in accordance with the procurement documents and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above. Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted by the system

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6c47d20-46e2-4312-939a-06e11b30525d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £390,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COREHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6c47d20-46e2-4312-939a-06e11b30525d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6c47d20-46e2-4312-939a-06e11b30525d
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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