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title: "Technical Surveys and Testing - Structures Testing - Southwest Region"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03ebc3"
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# Technical Surveys and Testing - Structures Testing - Southwest Region

Buyer: NATIONAL HIGHWAYS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ebc3

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## Summary

National Highways has completed a procurement process for Technical Surveys and Testing for structures in the Southeast Region. The contract covers a range of technical surveys and testing services with the award criteria based on quality (60%) and price (40%). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Volkerlaser Limited. The total contract value is £1,250,000, with a contract signed on 17th January 2024.

This tender for technical surveys and testing offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in structural works. Companies with experience in concrete testing, site investigations, and various structural testing areas are well-suited to compete. National Highways, as the buyer, based in Darlington, UK, is seeking suppliers to carry out these services. The procurement stage for this contract has been completed, with the contract awarded to a large-scale supplier.

## Notice

National Highways is seeking to appoint suppliers to carry out technical surveys and testing for structures, managed by the organisation. This contract will be divided into six sub-lots, a maximum of one supplier will be appointed to each sublot.

### Lot Information

Yorkshire and North East

Technical surveys and testing for structures including but not limited to; Concrete Testing Post-Tensioned Special Inspection (PTSI) - Site Investigations Paint Pre-Specification Surveys, Trials and Testing Steelwork Testing Masonry (Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework) Testing Fire Damage Substructures, Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls Hydraulic and Scour Investigations Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Structural Health Monitoring

Midlands

Technical surveys and testing for structures including but not limited to; Concrete Testing Post-Tensioned Special Inspection (PTSI) - Site Investigations Paint Pre-Specification Surveys, Trials and Testing Steelwork Testing Masonry (Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework) Testing Fire Damage Substructures, Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls Hydraulic and Scour Investigations Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Structural Health Monitoring

North West

(nature and quantity of works, supplies or services or indication of needs and requirements): Technical surveys and testing for structures including but not limited to; Concrete Testing Post-Tensioned Special Inspection (PTSI) - Site Investigations Paint Pre-Specification Surveys, Trials and Testing Steelwork Testing Masonry (Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework) Testing Fire Damage Substructures, Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls Hydraulic and Scour Investigations Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Structural Health Monitoring

East

(nature and quantity of works, supplies or services or indication of needs and requirements): Technical surveys and testing for structures including but not limited to; Concrete Testing Post-Tensioned Special Inspection (PTSI) - Site Investigations Paint Pre-Specification Surveys, Trials and Testing Steelwork Testing Masonry (Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework) Testing Fire Damage Substructures, Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls Hydraulic and Scour Investigations Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Structural Health Monitoring Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

South East

Technical surveys and testing for structures including but not limited to; Concrete Testing Post-Tensioned Special Inspection (PTSI) - Site Investigations Paint Pre-Specification Surveys, Trials and Testing Steelwork Testing Masonry (Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework) Testing Fire Damage Substructures, Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls Hydraulic and Scour Investigations Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Structural Health Monitoring

South West

(nature and quantity of works, supplies or services or indication of needs and requirements): Technical surveys and testing for structures including but not limited to; Concrete Testing Post-Tensioned Special Inspection (PTSI) - Site Investigations Paint Pre-Specification Surveys, Trials and Testing Steelwork Testing Masonry (Brickwork, Blockwork and Stonework) Testing Fire Damage Substructures, Piling and Embedded Retaining Walls Hydraulic and Scour Investigations Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Structural Health Monitoring Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002978-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,250,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL HIGHWAYS |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B1 1RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | VOLKERLASER; XEIAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45223200 - Structural works

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2024 at 18:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002978-2024
- 29 Jan 2024 at 18:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002977-2024
- 29 Jan 2024 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002965-2024
- 29 Jan 2024 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002916-2024
- 31 Jul 2023 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022201-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://nationalhighways.co.uk
- https://nationalhighways.ukp.app.jaggaer.com

## Provenance

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