--- title: "Statutory Diving Inspections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-21ac29a1-bc1a-489f-86fe-5a4cf1d54870" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21ac29a1-bc1a-489f-86fe-5a4cf1d54870" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21ac29a1-bc1a-489f-86fe-5a4cf1d54870.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21ac29a1-bc1a-489f-86fe-5a4cf1d54870.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2019-03-25" --- # Statutory Diving Inspections Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21ac29a1-bc1a-489f-86fe-5a4cf1d54870 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-21ac29a1-bc1a-489f-86fe-5a4cf1d54870) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-21ac29a1-bc1a-489f-86fe-5a4cf1d54870.json) ## Summary The Worcestershire County Council is seeking tenders for the contract titled "Statutory Diving Inspections" to ensure the safety of over 1400 bridges and retaining walls within the region, including those crossing watercourses. This procurement is currently in the tender stage and is set to close on 15th April 2019. The contract will span four years starting from 1st May 2019, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This open procedure tender falls under the diving services category, with the necessary inspections outlined in the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges. This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in underwater inspections, particularly those with expertise in highway infrastructure safety. Companies equipped to perform detailed technical inspections and diving services are encouraged to apply, as this tender emphasizes the need for compliance with safety regulations and standards. Engaging with this procurement can enhance a business's portfolio in the public sector and foster long-term growth through ongoing contracts with local authorities. ## Notice Worcestershire County Council maintains more than 1400 bridges and retaining walls within the county. Several of these structures cross watercourses of various size. As Highway Authority, the Council has a duty under the Highways Act 1982 to ensure all its structures are safe for public use, and as such has adopted the document "Well-Managed Highway Infrastructure: A Code of Practice", as well as documents contained within the Design Manual for Roads and Bridge (DMRB). Underwater inspections are required to be carried out to structures over watercourses which are too deep or too long to be inspected under normal General or Principal Inspections as described with in DMRB Volume 3, Section 1, Part3, BD63/17 Inspection of Highway Structures. The purpose of the Procurement is to identify a suitable organisation to provide Diving Inspections of Highway Structures in Worcestershire. The contract for the service will be for a 4-year period with the option to extend for up to a further two years by agreement. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity, please click 'Express Interest'. If you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view, complete and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal, no later than 5pm on Monday 1st April 2019 Please note that the closing time and date for this opportunity is 5pm on Monday 15th April 2019. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1bd77e-94b7-404f-a6fb-35cf91c9bb6e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 30 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | WORCESTERSHIRE | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71631000 - Technical inspection services - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 25 Mar 2019 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1bd77e-94b7-404f-a6fb-35cf91c9bb6e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1bd77e-94b7-404f-a6fb-35cf91c9bb6e 25th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/worcestershire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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