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PSF4 Lot 2B- Confined Spaces PBI's 2025_26

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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02 Jun 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, spearheaded by Cumberland Council, involved the solicitation titled "PSF4 Lot 2B- Confined Spaces PBI's 2025_26", focusing on services within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection industries. This project, located in England, United Kingdom, aimed to arrange access and execute comprehensive Principal Bridge Inspections of confined space bridges, with an anticipated contract value of £55,000. The procurement moved through an award stage on 2nd June 2025, culminating in a contract awarded to Aecom Ltd. The contract is scheduled to start on 9th June 2025 and end on 21st November 2025. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) were deemed suitable to participate in this tender.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for companies specialising in engineering and inspection services related to infrastructure and bridge works. With a focus on meticulous inspection processes, businesses offering innovative and effective technical solutions would have been well-positioned to compete. The involvement of SMEs and VCSEs further highlights the council's openness to diverse business scales, enabling a competitive landscape for entities capable of fulfilling complex, specialised service contracts in the engineering domain.

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Notice Title

PSF4 Lot 2B- Confined Spaces PBI's 2025_26

Notice Description

Make access arrangements and undertake a full Principal Bridge Inspection (PBI) of confined space bridges. Preparation of full detailed PBI reports for each bridge including the completion of BCI pro forma data sheet(s) and photographs. Production of a PBI Bridge Summary Schedule of all recommended work required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b267f5ac-7bbe-4a8b-a87c-b8ccfadef126
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cffbc636-0453-4a34-867a-d637e05bd26f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2025 - 21 Nov 2025 1-6 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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