Tender

Diving: Confined Space and Remote Camera Inspections of Highway Structures

CORSERV SOLUTIONS LTD

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Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Corserv Solutions Ltd as the buying organisation, aiming to acquire services for "Diving: Confined Space and Remote Camera Inspections of Highway Structures." This tender falls within the services category, specifically focusing on bridge-inspection and diving services. The contract delivery will take place in the UKK30 region of the United Kingdom. The tender stage commenced on 20th February 2026 with a submission deadline set for 20th March 2026. Interested parties should note that there is an enquiry period concluding on 13th March 2026, and the award period ends on 1st April 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract is intended to be awarded through a closed framework agreement.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in highway structure inspections, primarily those with expertise in accessing difficult-to-reach areas using diving or camera inspection methods. The contract is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring that various business sizes and types can participate, with quality, social value, and commercial aspects forming the award criteria. The contract initially spans over two years with an option to extend for an additional two years, enabling long-term partnership for capable suppliers. With a gross contract value of £336,000, firms with relevant experience and capabilities in infrastructure inspection and maintenance could significantly benefit from securing this tender. The opportunity to develop frameworks within this contract can facilitate growth and establish strong industry footholds over the contract period.

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Notice Title

Diving: Confined Space and Remote Camera Inspections of Highway Structures

Notice Description

Cormac Solutions is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of highway structures which mainly take the form of bridges, culverts and retaining walls. Approximately 20% of these structures present problems of access so that a diving or remote camera inspection is required as part of the general inspection. It's a biennial cycle of inspections

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two year contract initially with one option to extend for a further two years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06598b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015794-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
CORSERV SOLUTIONS LTD
Contact Name
Mike Timson
Contact Email
michael.timson@corservltd.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1111

Buyer Location

Locality
SCORRIER
Postcode
TR16 5EH
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Redruth North
Westminster Constituency
Camborne and Redruth

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