--- title: "Road Coring Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ff.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH WATER" published: "2021-06-01" --- # Road Coring Services Buyer: SCOTTISH WATER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02b6ff.json) ## Summary Scottish Water is currently seeking bids for the provision of Road Coring Services on a pan-Scotland basis, focusing on geotechnical engineering services. The procurement process is presently in the Tender stage, with a closing date set for 1st July 2021. The estimated contract value is £520,000, and the successful bidder will be required to deliver both on-site coring services and laboratory testing of core samples. Bidders must have a location within or near the central belt region of Scotland and comply with specific technical and safety requirements. The awarded contract will initially span four years, with the possibility of extension for up to four additional one-year periods. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering and laboratory testing services. Companies with UKAS accreditation for sampling and testing activities will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for timely service provision and adherence to safety and quality regulations will appeal to experienced contractors looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. As Scottish Water reserves the right to divide the scope into lots, this could allow for multiple businesses to secure contracts, thereby enhancing their market presence and supporting growth. ## Notice This framework will cover the provision of road coring services on a pan-Scotland basis including laboratory testing of the core samples extracted on behalf of Scottish Water or its delivery partners. Both the on-site road coring services and the laboratory testing services are required to be undertaken by the same company. Service provision will apply to both a programme of work and on an ad hoc basis as required and with a 1-week turnaround time where requested. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This framework will cover the provision of road coring services on a pan-Scotland basis including laboratory testing of the core samples extracted on behalf of Scottish Water or its delivery partners. Both the on-site road coring services and the laboratory testing services are required to be undertaken by the same company. Service provision will apply to both a programme of work and on an ad hoc basis as required and with a 1-week turnaround time where requested. It is a mandatory requirement that framework provider be UKAS accredited for every sampling and testing activity type undertaken. Coring services shall be carried out in accordance with Roads and Utilities Committee Scotland (RAUCS) Advice Note 3. Core samples are required with a range of diameters to include: 100mm Core, 150mm core, 300mm core and 140mm minimum core (with an external barrel diameter of less than 150mm). The framework provider is required to provide these services in accordance with the Specification of Reinstatements and Openings in Roads (SROR) in force at the time of reinstatement. It is also a mandatory requirement that the awarded contractor must have a location within/ near the central belt region of Scotland to facilitate regular contractor sample/results review visits UKAS accredited core sample extraction services required include: *Provision of appropriate signing, lighting and guarding of works in accordance with "Safety at Street Works and Road Works" A code of Practice *Identification of road surface materials surrounding reinstatement *Assessment of backfill types and classification (where feasible) UKAS accredited core testing services required include: *Visual assessment and description of materials, air void content, indicative layer depth measurements and assessment of inter layer bonding *Indicative Grading Tests for Bound and unbound materials *Full British Standard grading tests for bound and unbound materials *Rolling Straight Edge surface regularity tests *Ability to measure core layer thicknesses to BS EN 12687-36 *Air void testing (in accordance with relevant British Standards) *Percentage refusal density tests *Skid Resistance Testing *Surface Texture Depth Testing *Crushing strength tests of cementitious materials *Frost Heave Test *Clear photographs for Coring Log UKAS Core extraction services should include compiling a safety plan for any site visit operation or programme of operations ordered or instructed by SW or our delivery partners (under CDM regulations) Renewal: Initial award of 4 years with the option of 4x1 year extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012173-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £520,000 | | Lots value | £520,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH WATER | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G33 6FB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire | | Local authority | North Lanarkshire | | Electoral ward | Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead | | Westminster constituency | Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2021 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012173-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/respond/249CK986GY - https://scottishwater.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Geotechnical-engineering-services./249CK986GY - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Glasgow:-Geotechnical-engineering-services./249CK986GY - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/249CK986GY - https://www.scottishwater.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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