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.

Tender

SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th February 2025 16:08:07 PM

Tender Deadline

10th March 2025 12:00:00 PM Expired
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

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Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Open Procedure (below Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

44000000
71000000

CPV Division(s)

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (excepts electric apparatus)
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Awarding Authority

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Cameron Croucher

Buyer Email

Cameron.Croucher@kent.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 3000411901

Buyer Address

Sessions House

Maidstone

ME14 1XQ

United Kingdom

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SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections

KENT COUNTY COUNCIL

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