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SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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30 May 2025 at 08:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Kent County Council, titled "SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections," falls under the industry category of construction structures and materials, specifically targeting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This tender is located in Kent, England, and has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to GR Diving Services on 29 April 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 6 May 2025 to 5 May 2031, with a total value of £160,875. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the National Highways Standard CS 450 for underwater inspections.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in watercourse management and construction inspection services, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) due to its open procedure and suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in underwater structural inspections and minor repairs, complying with national standards in the UK, are well-positioned to maximise business growth through this long-term contract. As the tender has already been awarded to GR Diving Services, interested businesses can look to similar future opportunities with Kent County Council to leverage their capabilities in similar domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections

Notice Description

Kent County Council are looking to appoint a Supplier to carry out Underwater Structures Inspections across a range of sites across Kent. The Service comprises the annual programme and ad hoc inspections and reporting in respect of various structures on rivers and watercourses in Kent. In addition, the Consultant may be asked to undertake or assist with some basic repairs incidental to planned or additional inspections. This services requirement is governed by the National Highways Standard CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures, which includes clause 3.2.1 that mandates KCC to implement a programme of Underwater Inspections where the foundations and parts of structures are below water. This is to manage the risk of foundation failure from the effects of bed scour. The list of structures has been compiled by the structures team based on historic records of structures with foundations in water and subject to the risk of flooding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ef4916a-c4a7-480a-8ad4-f35ee6d8e3aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e60191f-d532-4096-a0cc-f966cfc249d8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,875 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,875 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
5 May 2025 - 5 May 2031 Over 5 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
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

GR DIVING SERVICES

Further Information

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