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The Provision of Parade Inspections

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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Award

25 Feb 2025 at 16:04

Tender

18 Dec 2024 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council, a regional authority, is inviting tenders for a contract titled "The Provision of Parade Inspections" within the engineering services industry. This tender is in the procurement stage and seeks a service provider to undertake visual safety inspections and related tasks for the Sea wall, Parade Area, beach access points, Cliff paths, and associated assets within Blackpool. The contract, valued at £160,000, is expected to operate from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Submissions are due by 10:00 AM on 31st January 2025, with the award decision to follow immediately. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the High Court Justice in London will serve as the review body for this tender process.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, technical testing, analysis, and consultancy. It is particularly suited for businesses with experience in coastal infrastructure inspections and reporting. The selected contractor must demonstrate economic advantage and compliance with Blackpool Council's high standards for safety and quality. The contract's substantial duration, with up to four years including extensions, provides an excellent opportunity for sustained business growth and the establishment of a long-term partnership with a regional authority.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Parade Inspections

Notice Description

Blackpool Council's (The Authority) Highways Department wish to appoint a Service Provider to: * undertake visual safety inspections of the Sea wall, Parade Area, beach access points, Cliff paths and all assets within the defined area. * identify, issue job tickets and then monitor completion of the work in accordance with the guidelines. * As required, provide detailed reports to Blackpool Council's Engineer for Coastal Defence to defend against injury claims, which will most likely require appearing in court as an expert witness. Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract will operate between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for 1 year plus a further 1 year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackpool Council's (The Authority) Highways Department wish to appoint a Service Provider to: * undertake visual safety inspections of the Sea wall, Parade Area, beach access points, Cliff paths and all assets within the defined area. * identify, issue job tickets and then monitor completion of the work in accordance with the guidelines. * As required, provide detailed reports to Blackpool Council's Engineer for Coastal Defence to defend against injury claims, which will most likely require appearing in court as an expert witness. Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous tender.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will operate between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for 1 year plus a further 1 year. (48 months in total)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c91c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007189-2025
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

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Janine Bradley
Contact Email
janine.bradley@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478756

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

WATER SAVING TECHNIQUES

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