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Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services

Dorset Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Dorset Council

Buyer Address: Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, DT1 1XJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Bryony Blair

Contact Email: bryony.blair@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1305225532

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
4000000.0 GBP
Published
08 Aug 2025, 08:34
Deadline
26 Mar 2025, 14:00
Contract Start
31 May 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 May 2029, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
71510000 - Site-investigation services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
ACS Testing Limited, Jackson Drilling Holdings Limited, Leyden Kirby Associates Limited T/A The LK Group, SOCOTEC UK Limited
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

Dorset Council has a requirement for site investigation and materials testing services in the delivery of construction/maintenance projects. \r The requirements include;\r • Field and laboratory testing of civil engineering materials (including but not limited to; bituminous materials, aggregates, concrete), geotechnical site investigation and soils testing which will require factual and interpretative reporting.\r • Geo-environmental site investigation and testing which will require factual reporting, interpretative reporting and risk assessment.\r • Investigation of existing highways and structures (including but not limited to core sampling of carriageways and structures).\r • Provision of specialist advice and representation (on materials, pavement design and geotechnical/geo-environmental matters)\r \r The requirements are primarily for Dorset Highways however other areas of the Council share the requirements.\r \r The Council is looking to establish a multi-supplier Framework agreement for provision of the services.\r The Framework will also be accessible to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, who are named in the Tender Notice.\r A maximum of 4 suppliers will be awarded on to the Framework Agreement.\r During the term of the Framework, call-off orders will be placed by means of direct award or further competition.\r \r The advertised value of the Framework is estimated is based upon the Councils' estimated needs over the full Framework term however this may change due to changing needs and circumstances during the Framework term:\r This may include expansion of the scope, budget, or duration if additional services are needed or may include reduction of the scope, budget, or duration if circumstances change, such as reduced funding, lower-than-expected demand, or strategic shifts.\r Additional information: 2024/S 000-041162

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