Published date: 19 February 2025
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Site-investigation services - 71510000
Location of contract
South West
Value of contract
£4,000,000
Procurement reference
DORST001-DN756722-02944420
Published date
19 February 2025
Closing date
26 March 2025
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
1 June 2025
Contract end date
31 May 2029
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Dorset Council has a requirement for site investigation and materials testing services in the delivery of construction/maintenance projects.
The requirements include;
• 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.
• Geo-environmental site investigation and testing which will require factual reporting, interpretative reporting and risk assessment.
• Investigation of existing highways and structures (including but not limited to core sampling of carriageways and structures).
• Provision of specialist advice and representation (on materials, pavement design and geotechnical/geo-environmental matters)
The requirements are primarily for Dorset Highways however other areas of the Council share the requirements.
The Council is looking to establish a multi-supplier Framework agreement for provision of the services.
The Framework will also be accessible to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, who are named in the Tender Notice.
A maximum of 4 suppliers will be awarded on to the Framework Agreement.
During the term of the Framework, call-off orders will be placed by means of direct award or further competition.
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:
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.
More information
Links
Additional text
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2024/S 000-041162
About the buyer
Contact name
Bryony Blair
Address
Dorset Council
County Hall, Colliton Park
Dorchester
DT1 1XJ
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1305225532
bryony.blair@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
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