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Tender

21 May 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has issued an open tender for the "Cathcart Footbridges Post-tensioned special inspection and Principal Inspection" under procurement ID GCC006539CPU. This tender seeks professional services for non-destructive testing, concrete surveys, and principal inspections on two footbridges over the West Coast mainline railway in Glasgow, located in region UKM82. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 22nd June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on general public services and is conducted as an open procedure, adhering to the electronic submission method outlined on the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering and inspection services, particularly for those experienced in structural inspections and non-destructive testing. Companies offering innovative surveying solutions and demonstrating compliance with health and safety standards, as well as possessing robust financial and insurance credentials, are well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders will have the chance to build a working relationship with Glasgow City Council, potentially opening doors for future collaborations within the public sector and contributing to regional infrastructure assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GCC006539CPU - Cathcart Footbridges Post-tensioned special inspection and Principal Inspection

Notice Description

The council invites tender bids for the professional services to carry out non-destructive testing, concrete survey and principal inspection on both Cathcart Footbridges spanning the West Coast mainline railway.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main aim of this tender exercise is for a suitable supplier to inspect and determine the current condition of two post-tensioned footbridges spanning over the west coast mainline and undertake a post-tensioned special inspection (PTSI) site inspection and site investigation, Principal Inspection (PI) and a concrete condition survey of the two structures.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832433
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556312
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44212120 - Structures of bridges

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

45262330 - Concrete repair work

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
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
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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