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

NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

15 Jun 2026 at 08:49

Award

11 Sep 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Newport City Council focused on the assessment of George St. Bridge approach spans, labelled as tender "NCC202500189". This project fell under the industry category of bridge-inspection services and was located in the UKL21 region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically labelled as "below threshold - without competition." The contract commenced on 8th September 2025 and concluded by 22nd September 2025. As of June 2026, the contract status was noted as terminated with the rationale that the contract had been completed.

This tender presented considerable opportunities for SMEs specialising in infrastructure assessment services, particularly those capable of conducting detailed testing and analysis of structural integrity. The award went to CAN Access, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), showcasing the potential for similar-sized businesses to secure public contracts without competition. Business entities skilled in handling services within the parameters of Welsh devolved regulations would find such opportunities particularly noteworthy, as it allows for direct engagement with public authorities like Newport City Council and deliver focused, region-specific assessments.

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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/056013-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Sep 20259 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWPORT CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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