---
title: "Roads Material Testing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000548380"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-29"
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# Roads Material Testing

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000548380

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## Summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a contractor for "Roads Material Testing" services in South Lanarkshire, focusing on accredited testing of materials such as bituminous, concrete, and aggregate. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 20th July 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the estimated contract value is £350,000. Key dates include the bid opening on 20th July 2018 and a validity period for bids ending on 16th November 2018.

This contract offers an excellent opportunity for businesses in the construction and materials testing sector, particularly those with expertise in civil engineering, quality assurance, and environmental management systems. Companies complying with technical qualifications, necessary insurance levels, and suitable financial standing will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the inclusion of community benefit clauses suggests that local firms that engage in apprenticeships or support local initiatives may have a competitive edge.

## Notice

The Council has an ongoing requirement for a service provider for Roads Material Testing. The services include accredited testing of road related materials such as bituminous, concrete and aggregate materials. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements as appropriate to the nature of the service to be provided under the contract. This contract is covered by the NEC3 Term Service Short Contract 2013 and services will be instructed by the Employer by the issue of a Task Order on an ad-hoc basis as required by the Employer. There is no stated estimated value of the individual service packages which may result from this contract. There is no guarantee of any minimum value of work provided by the Employer. The contact will be awarded to a single contractor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has an ongoing requirement for a service provider for Roads Material Testing. The services include accredited testing of road related materials such as bituminous, concrete and aggregate materials. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements as appropriate to the nature of the service to be provided under the contract. This contract is covered by the NEC3 Term Service Short Contract 2013 and services will be instructed by the Employer by the issue of a Task Order on an ad-hoc basis as required by the Employer. There is no stated estimated value of the individual service packages which may result from this contract. There is no guarantee of any minimum value of work provided by the Employer. The contact will be awarded to a single contractor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL323734 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 3.5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LANARK |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML11 7JT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Clydesdale North |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL323734

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL323734
  Roads Material Testing - The Council has an ongoing requirement for a service provider for Roads Material Testing. The services include accredited testing of road related materials such as bituminous, concrete and aggregate materials. The Contractor shall comply with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements as appropriate to the nature of the service to be provided under the contract. This contract is covered by the NEC3 Term Service Short Contract 2013 and services will be instructed by the Employer by the issue of a Task Order on an ad-hoc basis as required by the Employer. There is no stated estimated value of the individual service packages which may result from this contract. There is no guarantee of any minimum value of work provided by the Employer. The contact will be awarded to a single contractor.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000548380
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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