Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 Mid/West Kent (Non-Rail Bridges)

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Jun 2026 at 10:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, "Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 Mid/West Kent (Non-Rail Bridges)," initiated by Kent County Council, falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, classified with CPV code 71000000. The project location is in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with the award given on 1st April 2026 and published on 9th June 2026. This contract involves the comprehensive principal inspections of highway structures in accordance with recognised national and local guidelines, using a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Professional Services Framework SC23172. The contract value is £165,761.93, with the execution period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and inspection services, especially those with expertise in highway structures. While Jacobs UK Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has secured the contract, similar companies with a robust portfolio in highway inspections and structural analysis can benefit from similar projects. The procurement method offers chances for pre-qualified suppliers within existing frameworks to engage efficiently, providing an excellent growth avenue for businesses dedicated to public sector projects and infrastructure maintenance.

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Notice Title

Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 Mid/West Kent (Non-Rail Bridges)

Notice Description

The Supplier shall undertake the Principal Inspections (PI) of highway structures including planning, programming, and reporting. Inspections are to be carried out in accordance with CS 450 (Inspection of Highway Structures), Inspection Manual for Highway Structures Volumes 1 and 2 (as published by TSO May 2007) together with other current recognised national and local practice. This Contract has been awarded via SC23172 Professional Services Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b20996c-e55c-4033-960e-e790cfa23160
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,761 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£165,761 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME14 1XQ
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
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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