Tender

A Framework for the Inspection of Highway Structures 2024

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The South Gloucestershire Council has initiated a tender process for "A Framework for the Inspection of Highway Structures 2024" in the services category. The procurement process involves the direct award or call-off competition for inspections of highway structures and similar structures. The framework, initially for 2 years with extension options, is open to all South West Local Authorities. The tender deadline for submissions is on 2nd May 2024.

This tender opportunity presents business growth prospects for Highway Structures Consultants capable of undertaking inspections involving special access requirements like diving, confined spaces, and roped access. Businesses with expertise in bridge-inspection services, civil engineering consultancy, and technical inspection of engineering structures are well-suited to compete. The South Gloucestershire Council is the buying organisation, and the tender is currently at the active stage, offering a lucrative contract value of £3,000,000 in GBP.

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Notice Title

A Framework for the Inspection of Highway Structures 2024

Notice Description

A Framework Agreement for the procurement through direct award or call-off/mini competition of Principal and difficult access inspections of highway structures and similar structures in open spaces/public rights of way. The framework initially for 2 years with two extension options of 1 year each. The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/

Lot Information

Principal Inspections

South Gloucestershire Council requires a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Highway Structures Consultants to support its work on SGCs Highway assets under this 2 year (+1 +1 year) multi-lot framework. Lot 1 is for the delivery of Principal Inspections. The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/

Renewal: 2 x 12-month extension options.

Inspections requiring Divers/Confined Space

South Gloucestershire Council requires a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Highway Structures Consultants to support its work on SGCs Highway assets under this 2 year (+1 +1 year) multi-lot framework. Lot 2 is for Inspections of highway assets requiring Divers/Confined Space in order to access them. The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/

Renewal: 2 x 12-month extension options.

Inspections requiring Roped Access

South Gloucestershire Council requires a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Highway Structures Consultants to support its work on SGCs Highway assets under this 2 year (+1 +1 year) multi-lot framework. Lot 3 is for Inspections of highway assets requiring Roped Access. The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/

Renewal: 2 x 12-month extensions.

Inspections requiring Multi-discipline Special Access (involving multiple specialist competencies including: Diving, Confined Spaces, Roped Access and/or other specialisms)

South Gloucestershire Council requires a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Highway Structures Consultants to support its work on SGCs Highway assets under this 2 year (+1 +1 year) multi-lot framework. Lot 4 is for Inspections of highway assets requiring Multi-discipline Special Access (involving multiple specialist competencies including: Diving, Confined Spaces, Roped Access and/or other specialisms). The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/

Renewal: 2 x 12-month extensions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-044ea0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010860-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

44212100 - Bridge

44212120 - Structures of bridges

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 7PN
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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

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