Underwater Inspections of Highways Structures 2026-2027

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:43

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05 Jun 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council, functioning as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Underwater Inspections of Highways Structures 2026-2027" contract. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically within technical inspection and diving services. The project is aimed at inspecting highway structures across watercourses within the county of Worcestershire, as mandated by the Highways Act 1982. The procurement was conducted through a direct method for contracts below the threshold, without competition, and it was completed by 5th June 2026. The contract is scheduled to run for one year, concluding on 4th May 2027, and is active from the date it was signed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in technical inspection and diving services, particularly those capable of operating below procurement threshold values. Companies like G W Marine Systems Limited, which is an SME that successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of supplier suitable for such projects. Collaboration with public authorities in complex projects such as underwater inspections can leverage these businesses' expertise, allowing them to showcase their technical prowess and potentially secure future contracts within this niche but essential domain in public infrastructure maintenance.

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Notice Title

Underwater Inspections of Highways Structures 2026-2027

Notice Description

Worcestershire County Council maintains more than 1400 bridges and retaining walls within the county. Many of these structures cross watercourses of various sizes. As the Highway Authority, the Council has a duty under the Highways Act 1982 to ensure all its structures are safe for public use. Underwater inspections are required to be carried out to structures over watercourses which are too deep or too long to be inspected by general or principal inspections The contracting authority sought quotations for the Underwater Inspections of Highways Structures. The request for quotations was issued to 3 suppliers in line with the internal procurement procedures. One response was received which was assessed as meeting the specification and providing value for money The contract for the service will be for a 1-year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ae80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053257-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71631000 - Technical inspection services

98363000 - Diving services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£49,950 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2026 - 4 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

G W MARINE SYSTEMS

Further Information

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