Linkspan Inspections & Load Assessments

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Notice Title

Linkspan Inspections & Load Assessments

Notice Description

This procurement is for linkspan inspections, load assessments, and testing (NDT and load testing), including the issue of certificates for all 11 linkspans across Orkney.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for linkspan inspections, load assessments, and testing (NDT and load testing), including the issue of certificates for all 11 linkspans across Orkney. The results of the survey will provide a baseline for short, medium, and long-term inspection planning and will support the development of a 5-year maintenance programme for each linkspan. It will also help to identify any future upgrading requirements.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838959
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561355
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: 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value: £140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 31 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: 21 Aug 20263 weeks to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (HARBOUR AUTHORITY)
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: KIRKWALL
Postcode: KW15 1NY
Post Town: Kirkwall
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location: TLM65 Orkney Islands
Local Authority: Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward: Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency: Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561355
Linkspan Inspections & Load Assessments - This procurement is for linkspan inspections, load assessments, and testing (NDT and load testing), including the issue of certificates for all 11 linkspans across Orkney.

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