Issue details

Seeking an exemption to the Contract Procedure Rules (CPR) to procure Laboratory and On-Site Testing Services from Derbyshire County Council, required for highways related works in Oldham

Sampling and testing of materials and workmanship and the proving of compliance is an integral part of all highways works. Sampling and testing at the discretion of the Project Manager where deemed necessary is also a contractual requirement.
The proposed supplier - Derbyshire County Council’s Highways Laboratory provides a specialist materials consultancy, testing and site investigation service to highways, infrastructure and construction sectors and is fully accredited under the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
UKAS is the sole accreditation body recognised by the British government to assess the competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/01/2020

Decision due: 17 Jan 2020 by Deputy Chief Executive -

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods

Contact: Matthew McGreal, Assistant Engineer 0161 770 1955 Email: Matthew.McGreal@unitypartnership.com.

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