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Diving Inspections of Highway Structures

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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06 Nov 2024 at 12:53

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26 Jul 2023 at 13:51

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15 Dec 2022 at 14:54

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council has completed the procurement process for the "Diving Inspections of Highway Structures" contract, awarded to GW Marine Systems Ltd. This contract involves carrying out diving inspections on highway structures, especially those that cross watercourses too deep or long to be inspected via regular methods, to ensure public safety under the Highways Act 1982 and additional guidelines. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the contract running from 1 May 2019 to 19 May 2025, covering the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £119,878.54.

This procurement represents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection services and diving services. Firms adept in underwater inspections and maintaining highway infrastructure could benefit from the extended contract period and associated revenue. Large-scale businesses with appropriate expertise and resources for such technical tasks will be well-suited to undertake similar contracts, enhancing their portfolios and contributing to public infrastructure safety.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Diving Inspections of Highway Structures

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council maintains more than 1400 bridges and retaining walls within the county. Several of these structures cross watercourses of various size. As Highway Authority, the Council has a duty under the Highways Act 1982 to ensure all its structures are safe for public use, and as such has adopted the document "Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure: A Code of Practice", as well as documents contained within the Design Manual for Roads and Bridge (DMRB). Underwater inspections are required to be carried out to structures over watercourses which are too deep or too long to be inspected under normal General or Principal Inspections as described with in DMRB Volume 3, Section 1, Part3, BD63/17 Inspection of Highway Structures. Additional information: The contract expiry was originally 19/05/2023. There is the option to extend for a further two years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aba8b555-4adc-4cd1-8c65-1acb552e8ab5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3505668-16fa-4d78-a23e-4afaf97e6d3d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,878 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2019 - 19 May 2025 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
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GW MARINE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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