Award

Diving Confined Space and Remote Camera Inspections of Highway Structures

CORSERV SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Award

09 Apr 2026 at 13:57

Tender

20 Feb 2026 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "Diving Confined Space and Remote Camera Inspections of Highway Structures" was managed by Corserv Solutions Ltd, located in Redruth, UK. This procurement is within the services industry, specifically targeting bridge-inspection and diving services. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the award stage was completed on 9th April 2026, with GR Diving Services Limited being the awarded supplier. The contract, starting 1st May 2026, spans until 30th March 2028, with potential renewal until 2030. Approximately 20% of the highway structures require complex access solutions, emphasizing the need for specialised diving and remote camera inspection services.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in inspection services of highway structures such as bridges and culverts. The project demands expertise in confined space operations and advanced inspection technologies, thus companies with capabilities in these areas would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure indicates a competitive and transparent procurement approach, encouraging new entrants to establish their reputation in the public sector. The contract's framework agreement and the high value of £280,000 make this an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to enhance their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

Diving Confined Space and Remote Camera Inspections of Highway Structures

Notice Description

On behalf of Cormac Solutions, we're looking to appoint a suitably qualified, competent and experienced contractor to provide a service for diving, confined space and remote camera inspections of highway structures. 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. Cormac do not have the capabilities in house to do this type of work, hence this tender opportunity

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/032492-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORSERV SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Additional Buyers

CORSERV SOLUTIONS LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GR DIVING SERVICES

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