Scope
Reference
The Council has a requirement for a specialist contractor to undertake window (core) sampling throug
Description
The Council has a requirement for a specialist contractor to undertake window (core) sampling through the Hunstanton Coastal Defence promenade deck, as per recommendations of geotechnical investigations.
Window samples are required every 25m along the 1.5km of the promenade to confirm the presence of voids and their extent. This will inform the amount of void infilling which is required as part of the capital works project.
Some concrete window samples will also be sent for lab testing to confirm the concrete strength which will feed into the design for promenade works.
Pencil cores will also be taken at 2-3 locations along the wave-return wall (Sections E, C and B) to confirm the strength of the concrete which is the same age as the promenade deck.
Anticipated commencement date for works is February 2026.
Outcomes from these window (core) samples will then be used for the detailed structural engineering design which is due to commence April 2026.
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Total value (estimated)
- £85,000 excluding VAT
- £102,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2026
- 2 months
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45243000 - Coastal-defence works
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
Contract locations
- UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
16 January 2026, 12:00am
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing submission | Price | 40% |
| Methodology | Quality | 15% |
| Project Timescales (Programme) | Quality | 15% |
| Environmental Risk Assessment and Mitigation | Quality | 10% |
| Experience and Skills | Quality | 10% |
| Communication | Quality | 5% |
| Social Value | Quality | 5% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZQQ-4816-TPLW
King's Court, Chapel Street
King's Lynn
PE30 1EX
United Kingdom
Region: UKH16 - North and West Norfolk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government