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title: "CPU 5944 Construction Materials Testing Framework"
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# CPU 5944 Construction Materials Testing Framework

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb66c3d5-6ea4-4e7b-b03d-dfe1f06498e5

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## Summary

Nottingham City Council is inviting tenders for the "CPU 5944 Construction Materials Testing Framework," which falls under the industry category of "Research and testing facilities construction work" (CPV 45214620). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender being published on 21st February 2025. This procurement involves works in material coring and testing, particularly concerning carriageway sampling, testing, and reporting to support highway maintenance and capital programmes. The framework agreement, valued up to £900,000, will span a period of four years, commencing on 14th May 2025 and concluding on 4th May 2029. Relevant regions for the delivery of services include England, with tenders to be submitted by 7th April 2025 at 12:00 PM.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), which are explicitly encouraged to participate. The open procedure (below threshold) procurement method allows a transparent and competitive bidding process, where up to three contractors may be appointed to the framework. Businesses specialising in construction materials testing, particularly those with experience in highways maintenance, will find this project well-suited to their expertise. By participating, businesses can secure a long-term contract and establish strong ties with a reputable local authority, Nottingham City Council.

## Notice

This framework is to deliver works in respect of material coring and testing. The work involved consists of sampling, testing Carriageway coring, and presentation of reports to support the Employers highways maintenance and capital programmes. The Framework Agreement is for a value up to a total of PS900 000. The Framework length is expected to be up to a period of 4 years. Subject to suitability, the Authority is seeking to appoint up to 3 Contractors to this framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7bf92a-b90e-407e-96eb-ac8852963291 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 May 2025 - 4 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG2 3NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| 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

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214620 - Research and testing facilities construction work

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 18:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7bf92a-b90e-407e-96eb-ac8852963291

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da7bf92a-b90e-407e-96eb-ac8852963291
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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