Tender

SA244 Term Service Contract for Confined Space Inspections

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

05 Aug 2025 at 15:09

Planning

21 May 2025 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority subject to Welsh devolved regulations, is undertaking an active procurement for the “SA244 Term Service Contract for Confined Space Inspections.” This contract involves the inspection of confined space culverts longer than 900mm according to specific standards and service information. The procurement falls under the works category and is open to below-threshold competition. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 2nd September 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 26th August 2025. The project is set to begin on 3rd November 2025 and aims for completion by 3rd November 2028, with the potential for a three-year extension. The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Proactis Supplier Portal.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, diving services, and sewer survey services, making it a fitting opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by its suitability criteria. Companies capable of managing confined space operations, particularly those experienced with culvert structures, are well-positioned to compete. With a value of £720,000 gross, the contract offers a lucrative chance for businesses to expand their portfolio in public sector services while adhering to a clearly defined structure of cost and quality award criteria.

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Notice Title

SA244 Term Service Contract for Confined Space Inspections

Notice Description

Inspection of confined space culverts of various lengths and diameters greater than 900mm in accordance with CS450 and the Service Information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: To increase rate quarterly via the BCIS indices

Renewal: Option to extend for up to an additional further three years subject to agreement between both parties

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051b49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046255-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

44132000 - Culvert elements

45221220 - Culverts

90491000 - Sewer survey services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Carl Bugler
Contact Email
buglec@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441443863269

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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