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title: "2021-2024 Annual Cliff Inspections: Supervising Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer"
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buyer: "EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2020-12-16"
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# 2021-2024 Annual Cliff Inspections: Supervising Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer

Buyer: EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0874454c-9988-4381-8538-130da453f5fe

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## Summary

East Devon District Council is seeking proposals for the contract titled "2021-2024 Annual Cliff Inspections: Supervising Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer." This procurement falls within the construction industry category, specifically concerning cliff-protection and stabilisation works. The contract, which is currently in the award stage after being published on 16th December 2020, has a total value of £60,000, with a minimum value of £54,900. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2021 and conclude on 1st April 2024, with provisions for inspections across various cliff locations in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in geotechnical engineering and supervision of construction projects, particularly those with expertise in cliff-protection and stabilisation. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender, as the contracting authority values their contributions. Companies experienced in conducting risk assessments and visually inspecting geographical structures, especially in coastal regions, would be well suited to compete for this contract, fostering growth and collaboration with East Devon District Council.

## Notice

East Devon District Council (the Employer) requires an Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer to supervise annual rope access cliff inspections, advise EDDC regarding future works to manage risk to public safety and undertake independent visual inspections of additional cliff sites. EDDC will appoint a rope access contractor on an independent and separate contract. Annual rope access inspections take place at four cliff sites including: Sidmouth - Connaught Gardens Cliff; Beer - East Beach Cliffs; Budleigh Salterton - East Beach Cliffs; Seaton - West Walk Cliffs. A separate scope and price is required for the supervision of annual rope access inspection of West Beach cliffs in Beer. These cliffs are not owned by EDDC and the cost of these inspections is subject to approval by the landowner. In addition to the rope access inspections, visual inspections are also required at the following cliff sites on annual rotation: Sidmouth - Riverside House/Angel Lodge and the River Sid; Sidmouth - Alma Bridge Footpath; Sidmouth - East Beach Cliff; Seaton - West Walk to Seaton Hole; Exmouth - Madeira Walk; Exmouth - The Plantation; Beer - Charlie's Yard.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829be3c4-2375-403b-9718-f4a77868add0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £54,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HONITON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX14 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Honiton St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Honiton and Sidmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JOHN GRIMES PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45243100 - Cliff-protection works
- 45243110 - Cliff-stabilisation works

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829be3c4-2375-403b-9718-f4a77868add0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829be3c4-2375-403b-9718-f4a77868add0
  16th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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