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title: "Laboratory Services for Utility Core Sample Testing Lot 5 - Coring and Site Investigations"
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# Laboratory Services for Utility Core Sample Testing Lot 5 - Coring and Site Investigations

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-645fb961-d20b-41bd-ab7f-f31ee8d7510e

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## Summary

Salford City Council has completed the procurement process for "Laboratory Services for Utility Core Sample Testing Lot 5 - Coring and Site Investigations." This project falls under the construction work category and pertains to laboratory testing and site investigations within the framework of Technical and Highways Works. The geographically targeted location for this service is England, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 6th February 2025. The contract, valued at £75,000, will commence on 14th March 2025 and end on 13th March 2026, with the award declared on 25th February 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in construction-related laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in core sample testing and site investigations. The contract, awarded to XAIS-PTS Limited, provides a clear avenue for companies capable of delivering high-quality technical and highway-related laboratory services to engage in a substantial and defined scope of work. Enterprises seeking to expand within the public sector and those aligning with the stringent standards set by Salford City Council would be highly suited to compete for similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Laboratory Services for Utility Core Sample Testing Mini competition Lot 5 - Coring and Site Investigations of the Technical and Highways Works Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a09680-8e01-468e-92de-3f350cef6f7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Mar 2025 - 13 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINTON |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XAIS-PTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a09680-8e01-468e-92de-3f350cef6f7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0a09680-8e01-468e-92de-3f350cef6f7d
  25th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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