# Framework for Site Investigation and Materials Testing Services

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Dorset Council.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Dorset Council](/buyers/dorset-council/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [ACS Testing Limited](/suppliers/acs-testing/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £2,000,000
- Tender value: £2,000,000
- Award date: 26 January 2021
- Published: 1 February 2021
- Contract start: 15 February 2021
- Contract end: 14 February 2024
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: fee64910-07ac-438a-b91a-6912ea8fa59a-409822
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0c64963-e47b-401f-9653-d661448b7dd1

## Description

Dorset Council is looking to establish a Framework Agreement with suitable contractors to provide site investigation, materials testing and geotechnical & geoenvironmental services in the delivery of building and highways construction/maintenance projects\. The service comprises of a range of soils, construction material and environmental testing, site investigation and sampling, provision of professional technical advice and design services\. Dorset Council are looking to award a maximum of 3 suppliers on to this Framework Agreement\. The Framework Agreement will also be available to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole \(BCP\) Council\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fee64910-07ac-438a-b91a-6912ea8fa59a-409822)