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title: "SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing"
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buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-08"
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# SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-548dc1c6-c827-40eb-99de-d23e30f8ca18

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## Summary

The Kent County Council has issued a tender titled "SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing" for technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently open for bids, with a deadline for submission on 8th January 2024. The contract period is set to run from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2025. The total value of the contract is £600,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in providing the specified services.

The tender provides an opportunity for businesses to engage in coring and material testing services within the United Kingdom. Companies in the technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services industry are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the Traffic Management Act, The Kent Permit Scheme, and The Kent Lane Rental Scheme for project execution. By meeting the specified requirements, businesses can grow their operations and establish valuable partnerships with the Kent County Council for mutual benefit.

## Notice

The Services to be included within this Contract are coring and testing of utility reinstatements; coring of other areas for investigations prior to highway maintenance and improvement works; collecting of samples; sampling of materials used on the highway; carrying out specified in situ and laboratory tests and providing technical personnel and factual reports. The Scope for Tender has been prepared and is typical of the nature of the services that will be procured in future Contract phases. The Client anticipates there may be the need to undertake ad-hoc work on an occasional basis throughout the contract period. The Client will be operating under the Traffic Management Act, The Kent Permit Scheme and The Kent Lane Rental Scheme. All works programmes will need to comply with any noticing requirements and any constraints imposed by the Roadworks Teams to ensure adherence with the Schemes. Details can be found at:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495ae1fe-6bef-4cd9-9e34-d34b7c432329 |
| 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 | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495ae1fe-6bef-4cd9-9e34-d34b7c432329

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495ae1fe-6bef-4cd9-9e34-d34b7c432329
  8th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk

## Provenance

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