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Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) for Trackside Rail Inspections of 24 no. KCC road bridges and footbridges that cross over Network Rail infrastructure planned for 2025/26 programme. NR Reference Number: 184497 - ACE414589

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jul 2025 at 14:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Kent County Council overseeing a Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) for trackside rail inspections of 24 road bridges and footbridges intersecting Network Rail infrastructure, scheduled for the 2025/26 programme. This tender falls under the construction work category and takes place in England, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd as of 12 January 2025, and the award notice published on 8 July 2025. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with a total contract value of £41,468. The project is set to begin on 1 April 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs focused on construction and infrastructure maintenance. Businesses with expertise in bridge inspections and rail infrastructure are well-positioned to compete successfully. The project allows for the development of specialised skills in asset protection within the high-demand sector of railway infrastructure, facilitating business growth and expanding market presence in the public sector. The initiative highlights the importance of safety and maintenance of vital transport networks, presenting a recurring opportunity for similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) for Trackside Rail Inspections of 24 no. KCC road bridges and footbridges that cross over Network Rail infrastructure planned for 2025/26 programme. NR Reference Number: 184497 - ACE414589

Notice Description

Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) for Trackside Rail Inspections of 24 no. KCC road bridges and footbridges that cross over Network Rail infrastructure planned for 2025/26 programme. NR Reference Number: 184497 - ACE414589

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8d707846-87d5-430f-837d-43e9202df218
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c08a793-c2a3-497c-bf14-1fc2521f35eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,468 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,468 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
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
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
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Penenden Heath
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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