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title: "HCC 07/25 - The Provision of Highways Core Sample and Analysis Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0611e2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# HCC 07/25 - The Provision of Highways Core Sample and Analysis Services

Buyer: HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0611e2

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## Summary

Hertfordshire County Council has awarded a contract for "HCC 07/25 - The Provision of Highways Core Sample and Analysis Services." The procurement process, which falls under the industry category of works, specifically pertains to highways consultancy and construction work for highways. Located in the UKH23 region, the service involves extracting bituminous material cores from roads and footways to ensure compliance with reinstatement guidelines. The process utilised a "limited" procurement method due to its below-threshold nature, and the contract was awarded on 29th January 2026. The contract, titled "HCC2516478 - Highways Core Sample and Analysis Services," commenced on 1st October 2025 and runs through 30th September 2029, valued at £288,000.

This procurement contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in highways consultancy and construction services. Specifically, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in bituminous material testing and compliance verification would find this contract advantageous for growth and expanding their portfolio. Given the contract's substantial duration and coverage in a key UK region, involved businesses can enjoy a steady stream of work and the potential for further governmental collaborations.

## Notice

The Coring service consists of: Coring; mechanically extracting a standard size cylinder of bituminous material from the road/footway. It is used to prove material has been laid in accordance with the SROH (Specification of Reinstatements for Openings in the Highway) and forms a vital part of the inspection regime which ensures both Statutory Undertakers/3rd Party works and our HST service provider's works meet National guidelines. This is a vital service to ensure standards of repair & reinstatements on the highway network are adequate, which in turn ensures the lifespan of the asset is maximised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007982-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £288,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STEVENAGE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG1 2FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Stevenage |
| Electoral ward | Symonds Green |
| Westminster constituency | Stevenage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COREHARD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 45233130 - Construction work for highways
- 71311210 - Highways consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007982-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007982-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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