Tender

SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections" within the industry category of construction structures and materials as well as architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement process is now in the Tender stage, with key dates including a tender submission deadline of 10th March 2025 and the contract period extending from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031. The project involves the inspection and reporting of various underwater structures across rivers and watercourses in Kent, in accordance with the National Highways Standard CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures. The estimated contract value is £150,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for SMEs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and inspection services to enhance their portfolio and gain long-term contracts. The requirement for annual and ad hoc inspections and the potential for basic repair tasks will benefit businesses with expertise in underwater structural assessments and repairs. Companies with experience in high-standard compliance projects and a focus on risk management for foundation failures and bed scour issues will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the open procurement method combined with the project's alignment with national standards makes it an excellent chance for SMEs to expand their operations in the public sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc8d61f5-ad30-4161-af1a-00ad7cd72cd2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41131096-8f57-46e9-8fd1-6bffe26bd2b0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cameron Croucher
Contact Email
cameron.croucher@kent.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000411901

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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