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Bridge Maintenance Contract - Tender

BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2025 at 10:44

Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council recently awarded a contract for bridge maintenance, concerning the management of its highways structures. This contract was issued under a limited procurement method, following a tender process initiated on June 1st, 2025, with bids evaluated by the Council. Despite initial submission via open procedure, the Council found no suitable tenders, leading to a negotiated procedure without competition. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, was awarded to Atkins Ltd and signed on 15th May 2025. This process ensures continuity of vital services related to public safety and infrastructure, particularly within the UK's civil engineering sector.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in civil and structural engineering, particularly those offering consultancy services in asset management. With a commitment to professional handling of highway structures, enterprises with expertise in engineering works and construction could find lucrative growth avenues. Firms experienced in working under regional authority contracts and dealing with infrastructure projects would be well-suited to compete in future related tenders or extensions, given the scope for long-term contractual engagements.

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Notice Title

Bridge Maintenance Contract - Tender

Notice Description

Bracknell Forest Council (The Council) requires a consultant to manage all aspects appertaining to the asset management of its Highways Structures. The Council are therefore tendering this contract to seek a consultant who can undertake all the tasks listed within the contract to facilitate the safe, sooth and profession management of the Councils responsibilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bracknell Forest Council (The Council) requires a consultant to manage all aspects appertaining to the asset management of its Highways Structures. The Council are therefore tendering this contract to seek a consultant who can undertake all the tasks listed within the contract to facilitate the safe, sooth and profession management of the Councils responsibilities.

Procurement Information

The Council conducted a compliant Above Threshold tender process under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, using the Open Procedure, with bids submitted on 06/01/2025. 2 bids were received in response to this tender, which were then evaluated by the Council. Both bids failed to meet the minimum criteria defined within the tender documents and were therefore considered non-compliant bids and were set aside. In the absence of compliant viable bids, the Council proceeded to enter a Negotiated Procedure without Competition, to ensure continuity of statutory services and public safety over local road infrastructure. Due to the time remaining on the existing contract following evaluation of this tender (2 months) there was insufficient time to carry out a new tender process and ensure continuity of service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049c3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031836-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months 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
BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mr Alistair Little
Contact Email
alistair.little@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1344351896

Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATKINS

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