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17 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has issued an open procedure tender for the “Principal Inspections of Glasgow City Council Rope Access Structures 25/27,” focusing on the professional inspection of 18 bridge structures in Glasgow. The procurement process invites electronic submissions and falls under the services category, particularly focusing on general public services. The tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 17th August 2026. The location of the work is within the UKM82 region, aligning with Glasgow's geographic area. A contract period is intended from 12th October 2026 to 9th April 2027, with an estimated contract value of £75,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure inspections and consultancy. It is particularly suited for companies with expertise in rope access techniques and thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards. Firms equipped with the necessary insurance coverages and a proven track record in executing similar projects are well positioned to compete effectively. The contract also emphasises the inclusion of community benefits, assigning mandatory community benefit points, thereby appealing to socially responsible businesses committed to local development. This encourages a comprehensive approach, blending technical execution with community engagement, which could solidify the successful bidder's reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Principal Inspections of Glasgow City Council Rope Access Structures 25/27

Notice Description

Principal Inspections of 18 x bridge structures within Glasgow.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Professional services are required to carry out principal inspections of 18 road structures in Glasgow. The objective is to procure a consultant with access services that can provide the resource to complete the principal inspections to programme.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837340
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560418
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Oct 2026 - 9 Apr 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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