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title: "Principal Inspections of Highway Structures 2019-2020"
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# Principal Inspections of Highway Structures 2019-2020

Buyer: WIGAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-085afd8a-3d81-40b5-baa1-e9a2ae99a9d5

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Principal Inspections of Highway Structures 2019-2020" is being conducted by Wigan Council, based in Wigan, England. This tender falls under the engineering services category and is currently at the Tender stage. The tender was published on 13th November 2019, with a submission deadline set for 9th December 2019. The total contract value is £50,000, and the project involves inspections of approximately 30 highway structures, requiring qualified civil engineering consultants to compile detailed reports and input data into a cloud-based management system. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 6th January 2020 and conclude by 21st February 2020.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses engaged in civil engineering and consultancy services, particularly those focused on infrastructure inspection and reporting. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the open procurement method and the emphasis on suitably qualified contractors. Companies that possess the expertise in technical analysis and can demonstrate compliance with engineering regulations will find this procurement attractive for growth and expansion in the public sector.

## Notice

Suitably qualified and experienced civil engineering consultants are sought to undertake Principal Inspections in accordance with CS 454 and BD 63/17. The commission comprises approx 30 structures (bridges, culverts, retaining walls etc.) with submission of an individual report for each structure as well as completion of a CSS bridge inspection pro forma for each span of structure, all this information is then inputted onto the cloud based Pontis Asset Management Database. A general arrangement drawing is required for each structure, with topographical details, sections, both elevations and detailing all defects found.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e7af2f-b6d1-4e73-b8b1-a2c68a986145 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 21 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WIGAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | WIGAN |
| Post town | Wigan |
| Postcode | WN1 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Wigan |
| Electoral ward | Wigan Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wigan |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2019 at 11:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e7af2f-b6d1-4e73-b8b1-a2c68a986145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87e7af2f-b6d1-4e73-b8b1-a2c68a986145
  13th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=159da56f-0906-ea11-80fb-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.wigan.gov.uk/

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