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title: "Coal Tar Testing and Reporting Framework Agreement"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000574601"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2019-04-24"
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# Coal Tar Testing and Reporting Framework Agreement

Buyer: EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000574601

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## Summary

East Renfrewshire Council is conducting a tender process for a "Coal Tar Testing and Reporting Framework Agreement." This procurement falls within the "works" industry category and is located in Giffnock, UK. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with key dates such as the bid opening on 14 March 2019 and the final tie-up completed on 29 March 2019. It is intended for a multi-supplier framework agreement to be established with a maximum of three suppliers ranked for contract assignment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within testing and reporting services, especially those specialising in coal tar analysis. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as evidenced by the participation of several SMEs in previous bids. Companies that can demonstrate UKAS accreditation for various testing requirements and a commitment to delivering community benefits are likely to strengthen their bids. Winning this contract could lead to ongoing work and further engagements with East Renfrewshire Council, given the potential for contract renewals and extensions over the coming years.

## Notice

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking and is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for Coal Tar Testing and Reporting as detailed within the specification. This is multi Supplier Framework and will be offered as a Ranked Framework Agreement. It is envisaged that a maximum of 3 suppliers will be included within this framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

East Renfrewshire Council is seeking and is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for Coal Tar Testing and Reporting as detailed within the specification. Provision of Road Coring Works and when identified this will include laboratory testing of the core samples extracted (where necessary). This is multi Supplier Framework and will be offered as a Ranked Framework Agreement. It is envisaged that a maximum of 3 suppliers will be included within this framework.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months. Therefore new tender renewal is likely to be issued circa Jan 2022/2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352270 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 24 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Option to extend for a further 12 months and if this option is exercised then the next renewal tender will be issued circa Jan 2023. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GIFFNOCK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G46 6UG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | East Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Giffnock and Thornliebank |
| Westminster constituency | East Renfrewshire |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | PAVEMENT TESTING SERVICES; SOCOTEC; STANGER TESTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352270
- 21 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346107

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB346107
  Coal Tar Testing and Reporting Framework Agreement - East Renfrewshire Council is seeking and is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for Coal Tar Testing and Reporting as detailed within the specification. This is multi Supplier Framework and will be offered as a Ranked Framework Agreement. It is envisaged that a maximum of 3 suppliers will be included within this framework.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352270
  Coal Tar Testing and Reporting Framework Agreement - East Renfrewshire Council is seeking and is currently inviting tenders, from suitably qualified companies for Coal Tar Testing and Reporting as detailed within the specification. This is multi Supplier Framework and will be offered as a Ranked Framework Agreement. It is envisaged that a maximum of 3 suppliers will be included within this framework.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000574601
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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