SC23208 - Coring and Material Testing
Details
- Buyer
- Kent County Council
- Value
- £600,000
- Topic
- Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- Published
- 8 December 2023
- Submission
- 8 January 2024
- Source
- uk:contracts_finder
Tender description
The Services to be included within this Contract are coring and testing of utility reinstatements; coring of other areas for investigations prior to highway maintenance and improvement works; collecting of samples; sampling of materials used on the highway; carrying out specified in situ and laboratory tests and providing technical personnel and factual reports. The Scope for Tender has been prepared and is typical of the nature of the services that will be procured in future Contract phases. The Client anticipates there may be the need to undertake ad-hoc work on an occasional basis throughout the contract period. The Client will be operating under the Traffic Management Act, The Kent Permit Scheme and The Kent Lane Rental Scheme. All works programmes will need to comply with any noticing requirements and any constraints imposed by the Roadworks Teams to ensure adherence with the Schemes. Details can be found at:
Timeline
- Completed: Tender published8 December 2023Current notice
- Completed: Submission date8 January 2024
About the buyer
Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.
UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).
Over the past 5 years, most of Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.
Relevant CPV codes
- 71600000 · Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
Decision makers
Connect with the people behind this procurement.
| Contact name | Job title | Phone number | Work email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head of Procurement | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Commercial Director | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Procurement Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Category Lead | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Senior Buyer | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov | |
| Contracts Manager | +44 •••• •••••• | ••••••••@kent-county-council.gov |
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