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2021-2024 Annual Cliff Inspections: Rope Access Inspection and Maintenance Contractor

EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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16 Dec 2020 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The East Devon District Council is seeking a contractor for the title "2021-2024 Annual Cliff Inspections: Rope Access Inspection and Maintenance Contractor." This procurement falls under the construction industry category and is located in the South West region of England. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract valued at £38,480, awarded to ABCAS UK Ltd. The contract period spans from February 1, 2021, to April 1, 2024, with annual inspections required prior to the Easter holidays each year. The procurement method utilised was a restricted procedure, and the tender period closed on November 25, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in cliff-protection and stabilisation works. Companies that specialise in rope access inspections or maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The ongoing nature of the inspections and reports provides a steady stream of work for agile service providers capable of managing the logistical needs associated with coastal inspections and maintenance activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2021-2024 Annual Cliff Inspections: Rope Access Inspection and Maintenance Contractor

Notice Description

East Devon District Council (the Employer) requires annual cliff inspections by rope access at coastal locations for a four year inspection schedule. Sites include: Sidmouth - Connaught Gardens Cliff; Beer - East Beach Cliffs; Budleigh Salterton - East Beach Cliffs; Seaton - West Walk Cliffs. A separate and provisional price is required for the annual rope access inspection of West Beach cliffs in Beer. These cliffs are not owned by EDDC and the cost of these inspections is subject to approval by the respective landowner. The scope of works for each site is set out in the following Employers Requirements. The works will involve rope access inspections and light maintenance works to the cliff slopes and faces, making observations and records (notes and photographs), and working with the Council's appointed Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer to produce reports describing the rope access inspections, works and findings. Works are to be supervised by the separately appointed Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer who will be ultimately be responsible for the production and submission of all final reporting documentation. The appointed contractor is to advise the Council of all spoil arising from scaling at the end of each working day, sending through photographs to the Council's Engineer and where possible, clearing this spoil from footways and trafficked areas. A separate and provisional item will be included in the pricing schedule for full clearance/removal of spoil. Plans showing inspection extents are included in document C10/1007/2. Plans denoting approximate chainage distances used by the successful Contractor must be submitted alongside any submitted reports. Reports will be completed within 60 days following each annual inspection and are to adhere to the provided report format shown Appendix A. The awarded contract will have duration of four years between 2021-2024 and inspections are to take place prior between January and the Easter Holidays in each year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2fdab5-bbdb-47c9-96fd-75a6a5cef0dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

45243100 - Cliff-protection works

45243110 - Cliff-stabilisation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,480 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 1 Apr 2024 3-4 years
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
EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HONITON
Postcode
EX14 1EJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Devon
Electoral Ward
Honiton St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABCAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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