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M284 Underwater Inspection Programme 2025-30

MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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04 Aug 2025 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

Monmouthshire County Council, located in Usk, United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of a contracting process for the management and delivery of the M284 Underwater Inspection Programme for 2025-30. The programme involves annual inspections of 23 structures within Monmouthshire, including technical inspection services and ecological assessments, adhering to CS 450 standards. Cardiff Council managed and issued the contract, highlighting a collaborative governance effort. The procurement falls under marine services and technical inspection industries, aiming to fulfil obligations under Welsh devolved regulations. The contract was signed on 26th June 2025, and services commenced on 30th June 2025, expected to culminate in March 2030. This below-threshold procurement process was awarded to Edwards Diving Services Ltd, with a contract value of £156,540 excluding VAT.

The underwater inspection programme presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, engineering inspections, and ecological consultations to expand their operational scope within the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of Monmouthshire. Edwards Diving Services Ltd, leading as the supplier for the contract, demonstrates an advantageous scenario for businesses in the respective field seeking to establish robust partnerships with local governments for public infrastructure projects. The contract also involves public liaison, traffic management, and welfare provision, suited for logistics and service management entities, paving the way for multidisciplinary collaborations and growth.

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Notice Title

M284 Underwater Inspection Programme 2025-30

Notice Description

Monmouthshire County Council intends to appoint a contractor to manage and deliver an underwater inspection programme over a five-year period, commencing in 2025 and concluding in 2030. The programme will involve annual inspections of 23 structures located within Monmouthshire. The contractor will be responsible for: Arranging and carrying out inspections Producing inspection reports in accordance with CS 450 standards Inspection arrangements will include, but are not limited to: Programming and access planning (e.g. dive teams, CCTV, confined space entry) Preparation of risk assessments and method statements Public liaison (including letter drops and residential access coordination) Traffic and pedestrian management Provision of welfare facilities Inspections must be carried out in accordance with ecological requirements. Ecological surveys completed in 2018 are provided in the Site Information. The contractor will be required to update this ecological data once per structure during the contract period. Structure No. 655, which was not included in the 2018 surveys, will require a new ecological assessment. Inspection reports must include: Structure and inspection details Findings and defect schedules Photographic records Recommendations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056c3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045620-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£156,540 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CARDIFF COUNCIL

Contact Name
Bradley Moses, Peter Webb
Contact Email
bradley.moses@cardiff.gov.uk, peterwebb@monmouthshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
USK
Postcode
NP15 1GA
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Butetown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDWARDS DIVING SERVICES

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