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PSF4 Lot 2A- A685 Borrowdale Bridge - Specification

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2025 at 13:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Westmorland and Furness Council has recently awarded a contract titled "PSF4 Lot 2A- A685 Borrowdale Bridge - Specification" within the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. This procurement process is focused on preparing a specification for sampling and examining concrete cores to assess potential deterioration, including alkali-aggregate reaction. The project is located in England, UK, and the tendering stage concluded on 29th November 2024. The contract commencement date is set for 13th January 2025, with an expected completion date by 28th February 2025. The contract was awarded to Pell Friscmann Consultants Ltd on 10th December 2024, for a total value of £6,718.75.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, specialising in civil engineering consultancy and concrete testing services. Companies that possess expertise in petrographic examinations, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD) will be well-suited to compete. The project's detailed requirements for concrete core sampling and examination services offer a platform for these businesses to showcase their technical capabilities, expand their client portfolio, and grow their presence in the public sector. The buying organisation, Westmorland and Furness Council, is committed to fostering relationships with specialist consultants to ensure the integrity and longevity of public infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSF4 Lot 2A- A685 Borrowdale Bridge - Specification

Notice Description

The consultant is to prepare a specification for taking concrete core samples of the deck and for undertaking petrographic examination, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) to determine whether potentially alkali reactive aggregates are present, and if so, whether there is any evidence of alkali-aggregate reaction (AAR) or any other form of concrete deterioration. The specification should include the locations of all concrete cores, taking due account of the post-tensioning system. It should also include a schedule of petrographic examinations, SEM and XRD. Drawings should be provided as part of the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bff3c321-e29e-4bd8-9456-3815a3225280
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72a2470a-0a8c-4ff0-b0d8-3f58f9674d2e
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
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,718 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
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
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Winter
Contact Email
karen.winter@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7826067311

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA6 4SJ
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
Dalston and Burgh
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PELL FRISCMANN CONSULTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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