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Avon Valley Bridge Pier Bearing Inspection

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

South Gloucestershire Council has initiated the procurement process for the "Avon Valley Bridge Pier Bearing Inspection" project, which falls under the services category specific to architectural and building-surveying, as well as bridge-inspection services. The project requires an inspection of the pier bearings on the Avon Valley Bridge, including risk assessments and a 3D survey. Located in the UKK12 region, this procurement was awarded on 21 May 2026, with the contract period running from 17 April 2026 to 19 June 2026. This process was conducted via a limited procurement method, signifying a below-threshold competition, and the contract was awarded to UP AND UNDER LIMITED.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for companies specialising in building surveying and bridge inspection services to expand their business portfolio by participating in government contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the architectural and engineering service sectors, particularly those experienced in risk assessments, 3D surveys, and using roped access for structural inspections, would find this type of tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such public contracts brings not only potential revenue growth but also enhances a business's standing as a trusted service provider in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Avon Valley Bridge Pier Bearing Inspection

Notice Description

To undertake a pier bearing inspection on Avon Valley Bridge. To include risk assessments, inspection reports, 3D survey point, roped access of the pier bearings and surrounding bridge elements of the structure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069f25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047077-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,660 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UP AND UNDER

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