A multi-supplier framework will be established for the provision of laboratory testing and on-site testing of highway materials. The framework will be divided into four individual and will include a range of tests that are fundamental to the construction and maintenance of the Authority´s highway network. The initial term is for two years, with the option to extend for a further period of two years. The four Lots are: Lot 1: Testing of highway materials in a laboratory (£50k p.a. / £200k over 4 years). Lot 2: On-site testing of highway materials = £70k p.a. / £280k over 4 years Lot 3: On-site and laboratory testing required for DfT New Roads & Street Works Act related street works = £70k p.a. / £280k over 4 years Lot 4: Mini-competitions - for bespoke testing requirements that may or may not be included in Lots 1, 2 and 3 (£60k p.a. / £240k over 4 years) – Lot nr.: Lot 1 Testing of highway materials in a laboratory Provision of testing of highway materials in a laboratory Duration contract start date : 02/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 01/11/2028 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 20 (Quality) Quality: 10 (Social Value) Price: 70 (Price) – Lot nr.: Lot 2 On-site testing of highway materials Provision of on-site testing of highway materials Duration contract start date : 02/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 01/11/2028 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 20 (Quality) Quality: 10 (Social Value) Price: 70 (Price) – Lot nr.: Lot 3 On-site and laboratory testing required for DfT New Roads & Street Works Act related street works Provision of on-site and laboratory testing required for DfT New Roads & Street Works Act related street works Duration contract start date : 02/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 01/11/2028 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 20 (Quality) Quality: 10 (Social Value) Price: 70 (Price) – Lot nr.: Lot 4 Mini-competitions For bespoke testing requirements that may or may not be included in Lots 1, 2 and 3 Duration contract start date : 02/11/2026 12:00:00 AM Duration contract end date : 01/11/2028 11:59:59 PM Criteria definitions: Quality: 20 (Quality) Quality: 10 (Social Value) Price: 70 (Price)