Tender

MBC1897 - Bridge Inspections

MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

30 Mar 2021 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Maidstone Borough Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "MBC1897 - Bridge Inspections" tender. This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically focused on bridge-inspection services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an Expression of Interest deadline on 19th April 2021 and the submission deadline for completed tenders on 26th April 2021. The contract is proposed to start on 24th May 2021 and will extend over a six-year period, covering general and principal inspections of 22 bridges located in the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in engineering, consultancy, and inspection services, particularly those with a focus on infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is an open procedure that does not restrict potential competitors. The successful contractor will have the chance to develop a long-term partnership with Maidstone Borough Council, contributing to the safety and maintenance of essential public infrastructure throughout the contract period.

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Notice Title

MBC1897 - Bridge Inspections

Notice Description

Maidstone Borough Council owns several pedestrian and vehicular bridges that require regular inspection based on the guidance in CS 450 for the inspection of Highway structures (previously BD63/17) which recommends that a General Inspection is carried out every two years and a Principal Inspection is carried out every six years. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is proposing to enter into a 6-year Contract to cover General and Principal inspections to each of its 22 bridges. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 30th March 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Monday 19th April 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Monday 26th April 2021 Evaluation: w/c Monday 26th April 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c 3rd May 2021

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88815ce-58c9-4f75-af48-1376408308be
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 May 2021 - 31 May 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6JQ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

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