Award

The Provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2023 at 13:55

Award Notice
Tender

22 May 2023 at 17:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has awarded a contract for the provision of structural engineering advice and services for the maintenance and refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure. The contract period is from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2025, with possible extensions. The procurement stage was an open procedure with the closing date set on 23rd June 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of technical inspection and testing services in England.

This tender by Blackpool Council presents an opportunity for structural engineering consultants specialising in heritage structures to showcase their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in structural inspections, feasibility studies, and works supervisory services could benefit from this contract. Businesses registered on the I. Struct. E. and ICE CARE register or equivalent standards are particularly well-suited to compete and potentially support the maintenance of the Grade 1 listed Tower steel structure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure

Notice Description

Blackpool Council requires professional services to provide Structural inspections, advice & supervision for the continuing maintenance & refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Tower steel structure. The Council is seeking a Structural Engineering Consultant that will be able to carry out structural inspections & surveys to the existing steel structure and provide guidance on the works required including the priority those works should take precedence. These services will include advisory, feasibility and works supervisory services. The successful Consultant/s must be registered on the I. Struct. E. and ICE CARE register (conservation accreditation for engineers) or be able to demonstrate an equivalent standard. The contract of engagement will be the NEC4 professional services. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2025, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 years plus 2 years (subject to contract review and budget availability). The scope of works and full service specification can be found in the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8dfa8e-367e-4c88-bf2a-e4a72a239fc4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 2-3 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
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
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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