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The Provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Aug 2023 at 13:50

Tender

22 May 2023 at 16:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Blackpool Council has completed the tender process for the provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure. The Council sought a consultant to carry out structural inspections, surveys, and offer guidance on maintenance works. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. The award was granted to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd. The contract was signed on 24th July 2023.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services sector. The contract offers a chance to work on a prestigious Grade 1 listed structure with a high emphasis on quality and social value. Companies registered on the I. Struct. E. and ICE CARE register or equivalent can compete. The contract period is set from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2025, with possible extensions up to 4 years. Businesses with expertise in structural engineering and maintenance services are well-suited to compete for this tender.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure

Notice Description

Blackpool Council had appointed a single contractor to provide professional services for Structural inspections, advice & supervision for the continuing maintenance & refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Tower steel structure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has appointed a Structural Engineering Consultant that will be able to carry out structural inspections & surveys to the existing steel structure and provide guidance on the works required including the priority those works should take precedence. These services will include advisory, feasibility and works supervisory services. The successful Consultant/s must be registered on the I. Struct. E. and ICE CARE register (conservation accreditation for engineers) or be able to demonstrate an equivalent standard. The contract of engagement will be the NEC4 professional services.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for up to 2 years plus 2 years subject to satisfactory review and budget availability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ce6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022482-2023
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
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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mrs Helen Thompson
Contact Email
helen.thompson@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478760

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NA
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OVE ARUP & PARTNERS

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