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Principal Rail Bridge Inspections

GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Jan 2026 at 15:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Principal Rail Bridge Inspections" was conducted by Gateshead Borough Council, a regional authority located in Gateshead, UKC22. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on bridge-inspection services. The award stage of the procurement is complete, with the contract signed on 7th January 2026. The procurement method used was limited, executed without prior call for competition but rather through further competition within the NEPO212 Framework - Lot 2.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in infrastructure inspections, particularly those with expertise in rail bridge safety. Given the nature of the service, companies with experience in delivering high-quality inspection services that can also demonstrate social value would have found this tender appealing. The awarded company, Waterman Infrastructure and Environment Ltd, which is a large-scale supplier based in London, successfully secured the contract. Businesses looking to grow in the infrastructure sector might consider aligning their offers with quality, social value, and competitive pricing to enhance their prospects in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Principal Rail Bridge Inspections

Notice Description

The Local Highway Authority requires that highway structures are safe for use and fit for purpose. In accordance with good practice, principal inspections of 12 rail bridges managed by Gateshead Council are to be undertaken.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procedure was further competition through NEPO212 Framework - Lot 2

Procurement Information

Procedure was awarded via further competition through NEPO212 Framework - Lot 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0606ea
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003589-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£53,350 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jason Bell
Contact Email
jasonbell@gateshead.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 1HH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

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