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Access for Structural Repair, Dudley Port Bridge - AWARD

SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:43

Summary of the contracting process

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council has awarded a contract titled “Access for Structural Repair, Dudley Port Bridge” under the industry category of building consultancy services. The procurement process followed an open procedure, culminating in an award stage with the announcement made on 14 April 2026, and was facilitated through the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. The aim is to negotiate access on private land in Tipton to execute structural repairs to the Dudley Port Bridge, with the contract running from 1 August 2025 to 31 March 2026. The final deadline for tender submissions was 23 July 2025.

This tender represents significant business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in building services consultancy. Given Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council's requirement for a suitably qualified firm, companies in the building consultancy and contiguous sectors could find substantial growth potential. Although there was no specific emphasis on SMEs or VCSEs for this project, larger companies with established expertise in handling public sector infrastructure repair projects are likely to have an advantage in competing for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

Access for Structural Repair, Dudley Port Bridge - AWARD

Notice Description

Access for Structural Repair, Dudley Port Bridge Ref DH00725.1 Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified firm of surveyors to negotiate access on private land to complete structural repairs to Dudley Port Bridge, Tipton. Highways are planning to complete works on Dudley Port Bridge, Tipton. The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the Quotation document or other related documents. In Order To View a On-Line Questionnaire (if applicable) or Submit a Quotation, you will be required to' Opt-In'. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: 23rd July 2025 at 15:00hrs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb1e54ce-f8b4-463b-b399-38af7a9bc20e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71315200 - Building consultancy services

71315210 - Building services consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B69 3DB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG37 Sandwell
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sandwell
Electoral Ward
Oldbury
Westminster Constituency
West Bromwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SABLE LEIGH PROPERTY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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