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Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council, a regional local authority in the UK, has completed the procurement process titled "PKC13789 Pack B5 Principal Inspections," focusing on the general public services and education sectors. This tender is part of a broader framework for Engineering and Technical Consultancy in Perth & Kinross, and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, which was signed on 24th July 2026, involves the provision of Principal Inspections for bridges, with a contract value of £130,070.50. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage, with WSP UK Ltd selected as the supplier.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in engineering consultancy and bridge inspections. SMEs, such as WSP UK Ltd, which possess the technical expertise and experience in such infrastructure projects, stood to benefit. The open procurement method ensured fair competition, attracting five bids, including two from SMEs, highlighting the potential for smaller enterprises to secure valuable public contracts. Businesses capable of providing specialised consultancy services in the UK, especially in engineering and technical consultancy, would find such tenders well-suited to their capabilities and growth ambitions.

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Notice Title

PKC13789 Pack B5 Principal Inspections

Notice Description

Perth & Kinross Council was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant for the provision of Principal Inspections for bridges.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Perth & Kinross Council was seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Consultant for the provision of Principal Inspections for bridges.. Award against framework: Engineering and Technical Consultancy The contract value includes assumed amounts which may decrease with Compensation Events.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838366
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561464
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£130,070 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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