Scope
Reference
CM190
Description
To carry out coring works on various highways located within the geographical boundaries of the East Riding of Yorkshire. The East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) manages and maintains an extensive and diverse highway network of approximately 930 square miles. In accordance with the Council’s statutory duties under the New Roads and Street Works Act (NRSWA), ERYC must ensure that all utility reinstatements are inspected, assessed and confirmed as compliant with the relevant specifications. To support this duty, the Council will operate a comprehensive Coring Programme designed to verify the quality of reinstatement works undertaken by statutory undertakers and their contractors. The appointed Coring Provider will be required to undertake up to 4,000 cores per annum, including all associated pre-site activities, traffic management, core extraction, laboratory testing and reporting.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,690,000 excluding VAT
- £4,428,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029
- Possible extension to 30 June 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial 3 year term with 3 optional 12 month extensions
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45120000 - Test drilling and boring work
- 45121000 - Test drilling work
- 45255500 - Drilling and exploration work
- 71351100 - Core preparation and analysis services
- 76340000 - Core drilling
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Participation
Conditions of participation
As stated within the tender documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
18 March 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
24 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Schedule | Price | 70% |
| Quality Questions | Quality | 30% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZQH-9124-TMLN
County Hall, Cross Street,
Beverley
HU17 9BA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Julie Tierney
Email: julie.tierney@eastriding.gov.uk
Website: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government