Tender

Provision of Underwater Inspections and Services (2025)

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Mar 2025 at 15:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is inviting tenders for the Provision of Underwater Inspections and Services for the Maintenance of Highway Structures Assets. This contract is in the active tender stage and is open for bids until 4th April 2025. The services involve underwater inspections, repairs of structures, post-flood inspections, and other related tasks as specified. All work must comply with the requirements of CS450, and the contractor must provide necessary photographic and video documentation. The contract period begins on 1st May 2025 and extends until 30th April 2031, with an optional one-year extension. The services are particularly focused on the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is estimated at £350,000.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specializing in underwater engineering, inspection, and repair services. With an emphasis on long-term engagement over six years, it offers substantial and stable work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. The tasks require technical expertise in inspection services of engineering structures, diving services, and traffic management, making the tender well-suited for companies with experience in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Underwater Inspections and Services (2025)

Notice Description

A contract for the Provision of Underwater Inspections and Services for the Maintenance of Highway Structures Assets is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the The Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023). WSCC requires a single contractor to deliver the Services for the duration of the Contract. For the purposes of this procurement exercise, the term Services is used to describe the full range of Services required. A summary of the Requirement is given below. 1. The Contractor will be responsible for carrying out the Client' underwater inspections and, when instructed, undertake repairs of the structures as detailed within Appendix 1, in accordance with the requirements of CS450. 2. The Contractor is to provide the service for 6 years commencing 1 May 2025 and expiring 30 April 2031. (Optional extension of 1 year possible). 3. The Contractor may also be responsible for carrying out repairs identified from the inspections and this work will be instructed by the Client issuing a task order with the scope clearly defined. 4. The Contractor will be responsible for undertaking post-flood underwater inspections as instructed by the Client issuing a task order with the scope clearly defined. 5. The Contractor will be required to provide photographic records of the inspection and issue these to the client, with copies of the images in JPEG format. The Contractor will also be required to provide recordings any videos taken during the inspection. All photographic and video records shall comply with the requirements of CS450. 6. The Contractor will be required to provide all temporary pedestrian and vehicular traffic management to undertake the works. 7. Other underwater services will be required, as instructed by the Client, including but not limited to: Flap valve inspection and maintenance, (ii) reservoir vegetation clearance, and (iii) confined space inspections. Please see Document 2: Employer's Requirements for further details. WSCC reserves the right to propose non-material changes to the Specification, if necessary, through consultation with the successful Bidder. This tender will not contain lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af83b8ef-6a0a-4993-9009-c3aaeb126125
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a256c7f1-8c07-4e5e-892a-0a3fb363403d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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