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Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017

Transport Scotland South East

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Sep 2017 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Nov 2016 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Transport Scotland South East is conducting a procurement process titled "Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017," aimed at appointing a qualified contractor to perform an internal inspection and investigation of the suspension cables on the Forth Road Bridge. This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with a submission deadline set for 8 December 2016. The project is anticipated to begin in April 2018, lasting approximately six months, following the award of the contract.

This opportunity holds significant potential for businesses specialising in civil and structural engineering services, particularly those with experience in inspecting major infrastructure projects such as bridges. Economic operators looking to compete should possess a strong financial standing, relevant technical capabilities, and the necessary certifications, including those related to health and safety management. The project may also foster additional subcontracting opportunities and community benefits, helping to enhance the economic landscape of the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017

Notice Description

Transport Scotland wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake an internal inspection and investigation of the main suspension cables on the Forth Road Bridge.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint a Main Contractor to undertake an internal inspection and investigation of the main suspension cables at the Forth Road Bridge. These works are due to commence on site in April 2018 for a period of approximately 6 months. The Main Contractor will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to project complexity, the project requires to be performed by a single contractor and as such shall not be divided into lots. To be considered for this contract economic operators are required to complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they have provided within the ESPD. Project Details The Forth Road Bridge spans the Firth of Forth and carries the A90 Trunk Road between Fife and Lothian. The bridge consists of two approach viaducts and a suspension bridge which forms the main section of the structure. The main span is 1006 metres long with side spans each of 408 metres. The deck is an open steel truss with an orthotropic stiffened plate on the main span and a reinforced concrete slab on the side spans. The suspended truss is supported by two aerially spun cables each of approximately 590mm diameter. Following work which had been undertaken in the USA, the first internal inspection of the main cables on the Bridge was undertaken in 2004 following the recommendations of NCHRP Report 534 (Guidelines for Inspection and Strength Evaluation of Suspension Bridge Parallel Wire Cables). Each of the main cables was opened in 5 locations (3 low level and 2 high level). The low level locations were accessed from scaffolds and the high level locations from specially constructed steel platforms. Following the inspection, the strength of the cables were evaluated using the NCHRP Brittle Wire model. In 2006 an acoustic monitoring system was installed on the main cables of the Bridge to monitor the number of wire breaks in the main cables. In 2006, a contract was also awarded to install a dehumidification system to the main cables. This involved sealing the main cables to make them air tight and then pumping dehumidified air through the voids, between the individual wires which make up the cables. The 2nd internal inspection of the main cables was included within the main cable dehumidification works contract to allow the condition of the cables to be ascertained prior to the commissioning of the dehumidification system. This project was completed towards the end of 2009. In 2012 the 3rd internal inspection of the main cables was undertaken. This involved unwrapping a total of 8 No panels to allow inspection of the internal wires. The principal elements of the proposed works will comprise, but will not be limited to: - Refurbishment, modification, load testing and certification of purpose designed cable gantries - Refurbishment and testing of a purpose designed cable compactor and wrapping machine - Provision of detailed method statements - Installation and removal of cable gantries and access cradles - Erection and removal of low level scaffolding platforms - Removal and reinstatement of main cable elastomeric wrap - Removal, reinstatement and recommissioning of main cable dehumificiation and acoustic monitoring equipment - Unwrapping of the main cables including the removal of lead and zinc waste - Cable wedging - Wire sampling and splicing - Cable compaction and wrapping - Provision of as-constructed information - Provision of Health and Safety File.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000469598
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296468
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

43321000 - Bridge-suspension equipment

44212100 - Bridge

44212110 - Bridge sections

44212120 - Structures of bridges

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71631000 - Technical inspection services

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Transport Scotland South East
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0HF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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