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title: "PS/25/28 Road Coring and Materials Testing Framework Agreement"
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# PS/25/28 Road Coring and Materials Testing Framework Agreement

Buyer: EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806175

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## Summary

East Ayrshire Council, acting as the contracting authority, has initiated a tender process for the "PS/25/28 Road Coring and Materials Testing Framework Agreement", in partnership with South Ayrshire Council under the Ayrshire Roads Alliance. The scope of work includes carriageway and footway surfacing, structural maintenance, and materials testing. The procurement process is at the tender stage, utilising an open procedure. The tender opportunity is notably focused on works within East Ayrshire and South Ayrshire, under industry categories such as construction work and testing services, with an estimated value of £1,950,000. All electronic submissions must be completed by 22 August 2025, with an anticipated award date on the same day.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies skilled in road construction and materials testing. Potential contractors can secure a place on a framework allowing for multiple lots, each with a specific focus ranging from testing coal tar content in road pavements to investigating soil and ground conditions. The agreement spans two years with possible extensions, making it advantageous for businesses looking for long-term engagements. Besides being financially beneficial, the contract necessitates companies to exhibit thorough quality and environmental management standards, making it ideal for UKAS-accredited firms with robust health, safety, and risk assessment practices. Businesses meeting these criteria can leverage this tender to enhance their credentials and regional influence.

## Notice

Ayrshire Roads Alliance (East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council) is required to deliver a programme of works, including carriageway surfacing, footway surfacing and structural maintenance. Material testing prior to and during the works is required to identify issues during the design stage and ensure the quality of the finished product.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Coring and Testing to determine Coal Tar Content (Two Stage)

This Lot will cover the sampling and testing of bituminous road pavement materials (generally by extracted road pavement core) to determine if coal tar is present within the layers of the road pavement. The procedure will include for an initial test (generally using the PAK marker paint method) to determine the presence of coal tar and, if coal tar is indicated, laboratory analysis to determine and confirm if coal tar is present and, if so, the amount of coal tar present (Stage 2).

Options: The Framework is divided into lots. The Works identified within each lot are intended to provide a guide as to the type of work which may be instructed under each lot, not to limit the work identified.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement duration is 2 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years.

Lot 2 - Lot 2a - Sampling and Testing of Construction Materials and Lot 2b - Sampling and Testing of Bituminous Materials

This Lot will primarily encompass the sampling, testing and analysis of a variety of road construction materials including, but not limited to, the following: Unbound stone/aggregate materials; Cementitious materials bituminous pavement materials including surface dressing; bituminous pavement characteristics (e.g. skid resistance, texture depth, surface regularity and strength)

Options: The Framework is divided into lots. The Works identified within each lot are intended to provide a guide as to the type of work which may be instructed under each lot, not to limit the work identified.

Renewal: The Framework duration is 2 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years.

Lot 3 - Testing of Thermoplastic Road Markings

This Lot is for the testing of thermoplastic road markings for Retroflection, Colour, Skid Resistance and Reflection.

Options: The Framework is divided into lots. The Works identified within each lot are intended to provide a guide as to the type of work which may be instructed under each lot, not to limit the work identified.

Renewal: The Framework duration is 2 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years (2+1+1).

Lot 4 - Testing of Soil & Ground Conditions

This Lot will encompass a range of site investigation services that will include, but not be limited to: Trial pits to determine ground conditions, material layers, and for material sampling in both superficial deposits/soils and in bituminous pavements. Extraction of soil samples using hand auger techniques. Ground Penetrating Radar survey to identify changes in ground conditions and voids.

Options: The Framework is divided into lots. The Works identified within each lot are intended to provide a guide as to the type of work which may be instructed under each lot, not to limit the work identified.

Renewal: The Framework duration is 2 years with the option to extend annually for a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544686 |
| 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 | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,950,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,950,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | KILMARNOCK |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA3 7BU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Kilmarnock East and Hurlford |
| Westminster constituency | Kilmarnock and Loudoun |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL TESTING SERVICES; STANGER TESTING SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34922100 - Road markings
- 34929000 - Highway materials
- 44100000 - Construction materials and associated items
- 44110000 - Construction materials
- 44113000 - Road-construction materials
- 44113800 - Road-surfacing materials
- 44113900 - Road-maintenance materials
- 44811000 - Road paint
- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 45121000 - Test drilling work
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
- 50230000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment
- 71631480 - Road-inspection services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 90522000 - Services relating to contaminated soil
- 90732000 - Services related to soil pollution
- 90732400 - Soil pollution advisory services
- 90732600 - Soil pollution measurement or monitoring

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544686
- 1 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536098

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536098
  PS/25/28 Road Coring and Materials Testing Framework Agreement - Ayrshire Roads Alliance (East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council) is required to deliver a programme of works, including carriageway surfacing, footway surfacing and structural maintenance. Material testing prior to and during the works is required to identify issues during the design stage and ensure the quality of the finished product.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544686
  PS/25/28 Road Coring and Materials Testing Framework Agreement - Ayrshire Roads Alliance (East Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Council) is required to deliver a programme of works, including carriageway surfacing, footway surfacing and structural maintenance. Material testing prior to and during the works is required to identify issues during the design stage and ensure the quality of the finished product.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806175
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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