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title: "Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028ef7"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028ef7

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## Summary

Dorset Council is currently managing a completed tender process under the title "Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services." This procurement falls within the services category, specifically focusing on technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services (CPV code 71600000). The procurement was conducted using an open procedure and aimed to establish a Framework Agreement for providing site investigation and materials testing services for building and highway projects in the regions of UKK21 and UKK22. The key dates include the date signed, 26 January 2021, with a total contract value of £6,000,000 allocated through multiple active contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the geotechnical and environmental testing sectors. Companies specialising in site investigation, ground investigation, and technical consultancy services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With the ongoing requirements for building and highway maintenance in Dorset, contracting entities and suppliers focused on providing high-quality and cost-effective technical services stand to benefit from involvement in this framework, enhancing their market presence within the region.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001953-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH POOLE 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 | UKK21 Bournemouth and Poole, UKK22 Dorset CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACS TESTING; QUANTUM GEOTECH; SOCOTEK |

## 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
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001953-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:447975-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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