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Tamar Crossings - Painting, Paint Inspection & Maintenance Support Services

CORNWALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Aug 2025 at 15:10

Award Notice
Planning

08 Aug 2024 at 09:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Tamar Crossings - Painting, Paint Inspection & Maintenance Support Services contract, coordinated by Cornwall Council in collaboration with Plymouth City Council, recently proceeded to the award stage after the successful completion of the open procurement process. This contract focuses on maintenance and support services for the Tamar Crossings and includes a variety of tasks such as painting and inspection services. Featuring a contract period from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2035, it covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was an open procedure, accommodating submissions until 5th March 2025. Classified under the industry category of painting and protective-coating work, the contract was awarded to Paintel Ltd on 5th August 2025, for a total value of £7,378,750. The Form of Contract used was NEC4 Term Service Short Contract.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in painting, protective-coating, and maintenance services, particularly those recognised by key industry standards such as ISO9001 and ICATS. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly beneficial due to its open procedure and the potential for a long-term engagement spanning up to 10 years. The varying work requirements and the possibility of additional tasks based on client needs provide flexibility in service offerings. With a strong emphasis on expertise in structural maintenance and painting, businesses specialising in supporting large infrastructure projects, like bridges, stand to grow substantially by securing such a comprehensive contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tamar Crossings - Painting, Paint Inspection & Maintenance Support Services

Notice Description

Tamar Crossings and Cornwall Council, on behalf of the parent authorities of Cornwall Council and Plymouth City Council, invites tender submissions, from experienced contractors to provide a wide range of maintenance and support services to the engineering function at Tamar Crossings. The maximum opportunity of this contract is for a period of 10 years, as detailed by the start and end dates, comprising of an initial 4 year contract term, which may be followed by up to two optional extension clauses, the first of which is 4 years and then a further for 2 years providing the maximum opportunity of 10 years. Prospective Contractors will be required to confirm they currently hold the following key Quality based, Industry recognised Accreditation requirements (or equivalents), and maintain these throughout the life of the contract: - ISO9001 (Quality Management Systems) - ISO14001 (Environmental Management Systems) - ISO45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems) - NHSS19A (National Highways Sector Scheme for Highways Painting) - ICATS registered (Industrial Coatings Applicator Training Scheme) The Form of Contract will be an NEC4 Term Service Short Contract. It should be noted that there will be no minimum guaranteed volume of work and future works will be dependent on maintenance inspections, budget restraints etc. Work is instructed by the client, based on a schedule contractual rate which vary depending on skill levels utilised. For example the general litter picking rate might be the lowest hourly rate and specialist paint inspections services might be the highest hourly rate. The incumbent contractor currently has between 4-12 personnel working on site daily throughout the year. This will vary depending on client requirements, budget provisions, availability of work, and weather. It is anticipated that TUPE staff transfers will apply. Below is a list of the typical services that are required under the contract - - Inspection support for Tamar Bridge inspectors - Contract support services -paint inspection, rope access inspection, ferry operations - Maintenance painting to buildings, structures or ferries - Minor structural repairs - replacing damaged drainage, parapet mesh panels and more - Clearance of Debris and detritus across the Tamar Crossings Estate - Rope access services - painting, difficult access inspections, inspection support - Provision of other special access requirements - access towers, mobile platforms - Confined space work - Vegetation clearance - General labour support - ferry chain replacement, ferry gantry maintenance - Occasional overnight or weekend working requirements, where necessary. ....Description continues...... Additional information: The approximate breakdown of works by location are typically 85% at the Bridge, 15% at the Ferry. The typical breakdown by activity is as follows. However, it should be noted that this may change to suit client requirements and it is only intended to give a general indication of the requirements - - 30% Maintenance Painting - 20% Miscellaneous maintenance - 10% Work at height/rope access works -inspections, painting, other maintenance - 15% Inspection support/other Contractor support - 10% General labour support - 5% Paint inspection - 5% Vegetation clearance - 5% Debris/Detritus clearance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-051db6a9-1632-49b6-9942-b2ca5eb9569e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a8c2f7d-5223-4757-b42f-19de301b7afd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45442120 - Painting and protective-coating work of structures

45442121 - Painting work of structures

63712310 - Bridge operating services

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,378,750 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAINTEL

Further Information

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