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title: "SMP Alliance - Surface Testing"
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# SMP Alliance - Surface Testing

Buyer: COSTAIN LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c666e48d-dbb0-4c55-b175-c955712508f1

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SMP Alliance - Surface Testing" is initiated by Costain Ltd on behalf of the SMP Alliance, which collaborates with National Highways. This opportunity falls under the construction industry category and is located in the United Kingdom. Currently in the tender stage, the tender period concludes on 31 May 2022, with the contract period starting from 1 June 2022 and extending until 1 June 2023. The procurement method is a direct approach through a single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £25,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess UKAS accreditation in surface testing methods. Businesses equipped to conduct surface macrotexture determination and skidding resistance testing using the appropriate standards will find this tender particularly relevant. By engaging in this opportunity, companies can enhance their portfolio and establish valuable partnerships within the construction sector.

## Notice

On behalf of SMP Alliance working with National Highways (Costain Ltd, Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd, BMJV, Flour Ltd, Jacobs, WSP Ltd) we require accredited testing providers to be appointed into our SMP Alliance. The requirement covers all people, plant and equipment to carry out surface testing in the smart motorway environment. The main contract documents are available to view on Contracts Finder. To register your interest in these works your organisation must hold UKAS accreditation for one or both of the following - Determination of surface macrotexture (to BS EN 13036-1) - Volumetric Patch Test (VPT) Determination of skidding resistance by the Pendulum skid tester (to BS EN 13036-4) - PTV (or SRV) To register interest please email sarah.thomas@smpalliance.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353337ab-08a6-4e55-97c1-8166196af5ac |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 1 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | COSTAIN LTD |
| Locality | BERKSHIRE |
| Post town | Slough |
| Postcode | SL6 4UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Electoral ward | Oldfield |
| Westminster constituency | Maidenhead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71351810 - Topographical services
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites

## Release History

- 18 May 2022 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353337ab-08a6-4e55-97c1-8166196af5ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/353337ab-08a6-4e55-97c1-8166196af5ac
  18th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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