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title: "SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0422ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-21"
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# SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0422ed

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## Summary

Kent County Council has recently completed a procurement process for construction work under the title "SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing." This tender required a contractor to conduct services related to coring, testing of utility reinstatements, investigations prior to maintenance works, sample collection, in situ and laboratory tests, and technical reporting. The tender was open to bids through an open procedure and was awarded to DGL Testing Services Ltd for a contract value of £286,575 signed on February 5, 2024.

This procurement opportunity by Kent County Council presents potential growth prospects for businesses specializing in construction and engineering services. The contract aimed at works in the UK specifically in the region of Kent, providing testing and material services. Interested parties should be prepared to offer expertise in coring and testing services, with a focus on quality and price competitiveness to align with the award criteria. The tender process culminated in an active contract status, offering a valuable opportunity for businesses looking to engage with public sector projects in the region.

## Notice

Kent County Council requires a contractor to carry out a contract for Services including 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Kent County Council requires a contractor to carry out a contract for Services including 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 Council anticipates there may be the need to undertake ad-hoc work on an occasional basis throughout the contract period.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016023-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £286,575 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DGL TESTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 21 May 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016023-2024
- 8 Dec 2023 at 16:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036276-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.kent.gov.uk
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk

## Provenance

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