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title: "SC21094 - Coring and Material Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030038"
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# SC21094 - Coring and Material Testing

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030038

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## Summary

Kent County Council is currently conducting an open tender for the provision of Coring and Material Testing Services, titled "SC21094 - Coring and Material Testing." This procurement process falls under the technical testing, analysis and consultancy services category and is estimated to be valued at £600,000. The tender is active and will require submissions by 19 January 2022. Services will cover all 12 districts in the region, and the contract period is for two years with the possibility of a two-year extension. Interested parties should submit their bids electronically.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical testing, analysis, and construction-related services, particularly those experienced in coring and material testing. Companies equipped to conduct in situ and laboratory tests, as well as those capable of providing technical personnel and detailed reporting, will find this opportunity particularly suitable. Engaging in this contract not only facilitates business growth through substantial procurement but also helps in establishing long-term relationships with a key regional authority.

## Notice

Kent County Council has a requirement for the provision of Coring and Material Testing Services to be delivered by a Contractor on behalf of the Growth Environment and Transportation Directorate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services included within this opportunity are coring and testing of utility reinstatements; coring of other areas for investigations prior to highway maintenance and improvement works; collecting of samples; sampling of materials used on the highway; carrying out specified in situ and laboratory tests and providing technical personnel and factual reports. The Contractor will provide the services in accordance with Good Industry Practice and comply with the Contract, specifications, British Standards, guides, protocols and codes of practice as updated, amended and superseded from time to time. The contract will be a single lot covering all 12 districts and predicted (though not guaranteed) spend is circa PS150K/PA. The Client intends to procure the Contract via the open competitive tender procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended).

Renewal: The contract will commence for a period of two years unless terminated in accordance with the Conditions of Contract. The contract can be extended for up to a maximum of a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030913-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services
- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71631480 - Road-inspection services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030913-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=295ff368-f45b-ec11-810e-005056b64545

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