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NCC202500189 - Coring and testing of George St. Bridge approach spans for assessment.

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

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11 Sep 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Newport City Council involved a contract for "NCC202500189 - Coring and testing of George St. Bridge approach spans for assessment." The industry category for this service is bridge-inspection services, and it is located in the region UKL21, United Kingdom. The process reached the award stage with a contract awarded to CAN Access, a supplier based in Bristol. Procurement was executed using a direct method below the threshold, without competition, indicating a focus on the specific requirements of the project. The contract period was from 8th September 2025 to 22nd September 2025, with the contract signed on 3rd September 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, particularly those focused on bridge diagnostics and maintenance. Given the specialised nature of the task, SMEs that can demonstrate expertise in structural assessments and have experience complying with Welsh devolved regulations would be well-positioned to benefit. The successful bidder, CAN Access, exemplifies the type of SME that can leverage such contracts to expand their service portfolio and develop niche expertise in the area of infrastructure services.

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Notice Title

NCC202500189 - Coring and testing of George St. Bridge approach spans for assessment.

Notice Description

George St Bridge has recently failed an assessment and the weight limit has been reduced to 7.5T until further core sampling can take place to identify the true loading potential of the approach spans. This may identify that strengthening work will be required before other maintenance schemes can be started.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059859
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055704-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,857 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Michael Owen
Contact Email
michael.owen@newport.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+441633987787

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP20 4UR
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Allt-yr-yn
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAN ACCESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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