Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services
Reference ocds-h6vhtk-04ca0c · Dorset Council
Awarded to ACS Testing Limited and 3 others.
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Description
Dorset Council went out to tender for site investigation and materials testing services in the delivery of construction/maintenance projects. The requirements included; • 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 sought 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 have been awarded on to the Framework …
Awards
| Lot | Awarded to | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACS Testing Limited | £4,000,000 | — |
| 1 | Jackson Drilling Holdings Limited | £4,000,000 | — |
| 1 | Leyden Kirby Associates Limited T/A The LK Group | £4,000,000 | — |
| 1 | SOCOTEC UK Limited | £4,000,000 | — |
Official publications
| Medium | Reference | Date |
|---|---|---|
| FTS | 047134-2025 | 8 August 2025 |
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