Tender

Statutory Diving Inspections

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Mar 2019 at 15:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the contract titled "Statutory Diving Inspections" to ensure the safety of over 1400 bridges and retaining walls within the region, including those crossing watercourses. This procurement is currently in the tender stage and is set to close on 15th April 2019. The contract will span four years starting from 1st May 2019, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This open procedure tender falls under the diving services category, with the necessary inspections outlined in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in underwater inspections, particularly those with expertise in highway infrastructure safety. Companies equipped to perform detailed technical inspections and diving services are encouraged to apply, as this tender emphasizes the need for compliance with safety regulations and standards. Engaging with this procurement can enhance a business's portfolio in the public sector and foster long-term growth through ongoing contracts with local authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statutory Diving Inspections

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council maintains more than 1400 bridges and retaining walls within the county. Several of these structures cross watercourses of various size. As Highway Authority, the Council has a duty under the Highways Act 1982 to ensure all its structures are safe for public use, and as such has adopted the document "Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure: A Code of Practice", as well as documents contained within the Design Manual for Roads and Bridge (DMRB). Underwater inspections are required to be carried out to structures over watercourses which are too deep or too long to be inspected under normal General or Principal Inspections as described with in DMRB Volume 3, Section 1, Part3, BD63/17 Inspection of Highway Structures. The purpose of the Procurement is to identify a suitable organisation to provide Diving Inspections of Highway Structures in Worcestershire. The contract for the service will be for a 4-year period with the option to extend for up to a further two years by agreement. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity, please click 'Express Interest'. If you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view, complete and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal, no later than 5pm on Monday 1st April 2019 Please note that the closing time and date for this opportunity is 5pm on Monday 15th April 2019. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-21ac29a1-bc1a-489f-86fe-5a4cf1d54870
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1bd77e-94b7-404f-a6fb-35cf91c9bb6e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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