---
title: "Lot 4 - SCRIM Road Surveys (2027)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-078731"
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buyer: "West Sussex County Council"
published: "2026-10-14"
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# Lot 4 - SCRIM Road Surveys (2027)

Buyer: West Sussex County Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078731

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a supplier to carry out Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine (SCRIM) road surveys during 2027. These surveys measure road-surface skid resistance and support the council’s inspection of its road network. The work is a specialist road-inspection and surveying service, covering delivery in West Sussex. The requirement is presented as one lot and is reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises based in West Sussex. Suppliers should therefore be able to undertake SCRIM surveys and meet the local participation restriction.

The council invited offers through an open competition below the UK procurement threshold. The enquiry deadline was 30 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC, and the submission deadline was 30 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The contract period runs from 30 December 2026 to 10 November 2027. The estimated value is £30,000 excluding VAT (£36,000 including VAT). There is one lot. Offers are assessed on the Most Advantageous Tender basis, weighted 70% for price and 30% for technical quality. Selection requirements are set out in the quotation pack. Electronic submission was permitted through the council’s online procurement portal.

This opportunity is suited to smaller suppliers and voluntary, community or social enterprises located in West Sussex, provided they can deliver specialist SCRIM road surveys. Suppliers need the equipment and technical capability to measure sideway-force coefficients and carry out road-surface inspections across the council’s area. The technical quality element makes the ability to explain a reliable survey approach relevant alongside competitive pricing. The requirement is a single, relatively focused service lot, rather than a multi-lot programme. The quotation pack contains the detailed selection requirements, so firms should check it against their survey experience, resources and ability to complete the work within the stated contract period.

## Notice

West Sussex County Council are seeking to and identify suitably qualified and interested organisations for the provision of Sideway-force Coefficient Routine Investigation Machine Road Surveys during 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096853-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2026 - 10 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| 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 | West Sussex County Council |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Postcode area | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ27 West Sussex (South West), TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71631480 - Road-inspection services
- 79311200 - Survey conduction services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2026 at 10:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096853-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096853-2026
  14th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-7669.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.westsussex.gov.uk

## Provenance

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