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Bridge Inspections - WECA PSF DIRECT AWARD

BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL

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31 Jul 2025 at 12:26

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jul 2025 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Bridge Inspections - WECA PSF DIRECT AWARD" involves Bath and North East Somerset Council as the buying organisation and is categorised under Architectural, Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Services. The procurement was conducted via a direct award method, with AECOM - WECA appointed as the supplier. The contract, valued at £95,000, runs from 1st August 2025 to 31st December 2025, highlighting the active award stage as of 31st July 2025. Key activities will be undertaken in England, United Kingdom, with the procurement stage recently completed.

This tender presents opportunities for large firms specialised in engineering and inspection services to expand their portfolio through strategic partnerships, particularly within public infrastructure projects. As a direct award, it favours companies that are part of or have the ability to enter framework agreements, indicating potential growth and visibility for firms capable of delivering high-quality consultancy in bridge inspection and related sectors such as environmental and safety services. This process is less suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement structure and scale involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bridge Inspections - WECA PSF DIRECT AWARD

Notice Description

Bridge Inspection Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-29259716-1c7f-4b0b-850d-18d4613d9b96
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a835f2f3-15c6-40a2-a88e-e4d15e673a77
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

79416200 - Public relations consultancy services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYNSHAM
Postcode
BS31 1FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Keynsham North
Westminster Constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM - WECA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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