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Bridge Inspection Contract

FORESTRY COMMISSION

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20 Feb 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Forestry Commission has awarded a contract for Bridge Inspection services to Structural Investigation Services Limited. The contract involves carrying out Principle, General & Special Bridge Inspections for category A and B bridges throughout Forestry England, including optional structural analysis and design work for repairs. The contract was signed on 1st February 2024, with a total value of £72,944.79 GBP.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies offering technical inspection services for engineering structures. Businesses that specialize in bridge inspections, structural analysis, and design work would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process reached the award stage, with a focus on quality and environmental sustainability as the primary award criteria alongside price consideration. The contract was procured using a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.

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Notice Title

Bridge Inspection Contract

Notice Description

Contract to carry out Principle, General & Special Bridge Inspections - record and report these inspections for a number of our category A and B bridges throughout Forestry England. All bridges undergo a 'General Inspection' at a maximum interval of every 2 years, replaced by a 'Principal Inspection' every 6 years. Additionally, there can be times when a further inspection is required outside of these timings, and this is referred to as a 'Special Inspection'. Work to include: A) desk top study to produce workflow plan with indicative methodology of inspection of each bridge for approval B) pre-inspection site visit for all bridges, including update of Forestry England risk assessments as needed - issue revised workflow plan for approval C) carry out inspections D) report findings E) optional additional structural analysis and design work to provide recommendations for repairs where defects are identified F) optional: call off extra inspections using day rates.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract to carry out, record and report Bridge inspections for a number of our category A and B bridges. Work to include: A) desk top study to produce workflow plan with indicative methodology of inspection of each bridge for approval B) pre-inspection site visit for all bridges, including update of Forestry England risk assessments as needed - issue revised workflow plan for approval C) carry out inspections D) report findings E) optional additional structural analysis and design work to provide recommendations for repairs where defects are identified F) optional: call off extra inspections using day rates.

Procurement Information

The contract value is below the stipulated thresholds.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043b6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005503-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,944 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 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
FORESTRY COMMISSION
Contact Name
Victor Ayaga
Contact Email
victor.ayaga@forestryengland.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000674000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1EJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRUCTURAL INVESTIGATION SERVICES

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