--- title: "A52/96.80 Erewash Abutment Concrete Testing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-607371a5-093d-4ff2-98a5-12635d08ae5c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-607371a5-093d-4ff2-98a5-12635d08ae5c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-607371a5-093d-4ff2-98a5-12635d08ae5c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-607371a5-093d-4ff2-98a5-12635d08ae5c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HIGHWAYS ENGLAND" published: "2018-04-20" --- # A52/96.80 Erewash Abutment Concrete Testing Buyer: HIGHWAYS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-607371a5-093d-4ff2-98a5-12635d08ae5c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-607371a5-093d-4ff2-98a5-12635d08ae5c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-607371a5-093d-4ff2-98a5-12635d08ae5c.json) ## Summary Highways England is conducting a selective tender for the project titled "A52/96.80 Erewash Abutment Concrete Testing," which falls under the Structural Works category. This procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions closing on 3rd May 2018. The project is based in the East of England and has a total estimated contract value of £30,000. The contract is set to commence on 18th May 2018 and conclude by 1st June 2018. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in structural engineering, concrete testing, or civil engineering works. Companies with expertise in detailed visual inspections, delamination testing, and various concrete assessments will be well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their project portfolio and enhance their capabilities in the field. ## Notice Scope of works 1 Detailed Visual and Delamination Testing All exposed concrete on the west abutment. 2 Covermeter Survey Readings shall be taken on the northern half of the face of the west abutment on a 500 mm by 500 mm grid. Starting 100 mm from the external edges of the test panel. 3 Half-Cell Potential Testing Readings shall be taken on the northern half of the face of the west abutment on a 500 mm by 500 mm grid. Starting 100 mm from the external edges of the test panel. If values at the edge of the test panel are found to be more negative than -250 mV then the test panel shall be extended until values less negative than -250 mV are found. The initial test panel will cover an area of approximately 75m2. 4 Electrical Resistivity Testing 2 no. resistivity tests to be carried out per 2 m of abutment length tested. Locations to be agreed on site. 5 Chloride Content Testing 4 no. locations to be agreed on site within west abutment. Each location will require dust samples to be taken to a depth of 100 mm at 25 mm intervals. 6 Carbonation Testing Carbonation depth shall be assessed using a solution of phenolphthalein indicator that appears pink in contact with alkaline concrete with pH values in excess of 9 and colourless at lower levels of pH in accordance with BS EN 14630, Determination of carbonation depth in hardened concrete by the phenolphthalein method. Carbonation depths shall be tested in 2 no. locations to be agreed on site. 7 Cement Content Testing 1 no. test undertaken in accordance with Section 6 The Contractor is required to produce the following deliverables: (1) Report on the findings of the investigation. (2) Drawings detailing the results of the delamination and half-cell testing. (3) Photographic record of the delamination survey. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02413081-85ea-420d-ae45-da9854e5bb9d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 3 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2018 - 1 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | HIGHWAYS ENGLAND | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG15 0DS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Ashfield | | Electoral ward | Annesley & Kirkby Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Ashfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45223200 - Structural works ## Release History - 20 Apr 2018 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02413081-85ea-420d-ae45-da9854e5bb9d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02413081-85ea-420d-ae45-da9854e5bb9d 20th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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