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title: "Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services"
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# Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0c64963-e47b-401f-9653-d661448b7dd1

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## Summary

Dorset Council is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services, valued at £2,000,000. The procurement process is currently complete and has been conducted under an open procurement method. The contract is expected to run from December 1, 2020, to November 30, 2023. The relevant services encompass site investigations, materials testing, and geotechnical services primarily aimed at supporting building and highway projects in the South West region of the United Kingdom. A maximum of three suppliers will be appointed to this framework, which will also serve Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in construction, environmental consulting, and geotechnical engineering. Companies that specialise in related technical testing and analysis, such as soil and materials testing, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this framework can enhance business visibility and provide consistent work within public sector projects, facilitating growth through established relationships with local councils.

## Notice

Dorset Council is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with suitable contractors to provide site investigation, materials testing and geotechnical & geoenvironmental services in the delivery of building and highways construction/maintenance projects. The service comprises of a range of soils, construction material and environmental testing, site investigation and sampling, provision of professional technical advice and design services. Dorset Council are looking to award a maximum of 3 suppliers on to this Framework Agreement. The Framework Agreement will also be available to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee64910-07ac-438a-b91a-6912ea8fa59a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 14 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1UZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACS TESTING; QUANTUM GEOTECHNIC; SOCOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee64910-07ac-438a-b91a-6912ea8fa59a
- 23 Sep 2020 at 07:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3957f8da-fe92-431c-b838-13ebc293887b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee64910-07ac-438a-b91a-6912ea8fa59a
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3957f8da-fe92-431c-b838-13ebc293887b
  23rd September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=50857ee9-a4f9-ea11-8105-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Opportunity - link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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