Award

DfI Roads and Rivers - Term Contract for Underwater and Confined Spaces Inspection Services

DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2022 at 11:44

Tender

10 Nov 2021 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Infrastructure in the United Kingdom has recently completed a procurement process involving the "DfI Roads and Rivers - Term Contract for Underwater and Confined Spaces Inspection Services." This contract falls within the services category, specifically classified under bridge-inspection services (CPV code: 71631450). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was officially awarded on 23 March 2022. The successful supplier for this project is ABCO DIVERS LIMITED, and the contract value is £372,489. The ongoing importance of routine inspections, especially following adverse weather conditions, underscores the contract's relevance.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in inspection services, particularly those with expertise in underwater and confined space assessments. Companies equipped to handle complex inspections and those with a track record in executing similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. This procurement process highlights the growing need for qualified suppliers capable of ensuring the safety and integrity of vital infrastructure, thus allowing businesses to expand their market presence within the public sector.

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Notice Title

DfI Roads and Rivers - Term Contract for Underwater and Confined Spaces Inspection Services

Notice Description

This contract is for routine underwater inspections and confined spaces inspections for bridge structures that cannot be accessed by DfI Inspectors. The contract will also address the need for one-off underwater inspections following storm events where scour damage to the structure is deemed possible.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for routine underwater inspections and confined spaces inspections for bridge structures that cannot be accessed by DfI Inspectors. The contract will also address the need for one-off underwater inspections following storm events where scour damage to the structure is deemed possible.

Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for a further three periods of up to twelve months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f57d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007849-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£372,489 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE
Contact Name
pb2infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
pb2@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8GB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABCO DIVERS

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