Tender

Principal Inspections

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council is inviting bids for the contract titled "Principal Inspections" under the industry category of "Structures of bridges." This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the complete inspection of 50 bridges. The location for this tender is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Bidders are required to submit their tender by 21 March 2025, 12:00 PM, with the contract period scheduled from 30 June 2025 to 29 June 2026. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, aimed predominantly at service providers, specifically those offering structural engineering and technical inspection services.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in structural and bridge engineering services to expand their portfolio by working with a prominent public organisation. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate, suggesting that this tender is well-suited for smaller enterprises looking to gain foothold or further establish themselves in the public sector. Companies that can deliver high-quality structural inspections and consultancy services will be well-placed to compete for this promising contract, offering potential growth and extended involvement in future public infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Principal Inspections

Notice Description

This contract is for the statutory Principal Inspection of 50 bridges for which the Council has a legal obligation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-da4764d9-36e2-4dd7-a083-ea3bf6c6579c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae48bb2b-f579-415a-bdd7-783776a393cb
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
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

44212120 - Structures of bridges

71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Benjamin Hudson
Contact Email
procurement@wakefield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1924302168

Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

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