Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services

Descriptions

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 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.