--- title: "GB-Bristol: Bridge Inspection Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-221603e9-9be8-4609-bb36-6b967d7ac4e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221603e9-9be8-4609-bb36-6b967d7ac4e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221603e9-9be8-4609-bb36-6b967d7ac4e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221603e9-9be8-4609-bb36-6b967d7ac4e1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF FORESTRY COMMISSION)" published: "2023-11-16" --- # GB-Bristol: Bridge Inspection Contract Buyer: FORESTRY ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF FORESTRY COMMISSION) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-221603e9-9be8-4609-bb36-6b967d7ac4e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-221603e9-9be8-4609-bb36-6b967d7ac4e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-221603e9-9be8-4609-bb36-6b967d7ac4e1.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Forestry England (on behalf of Forestry Commission), has issued a tender titled "Bridge Inspection Contract" within the services industry category. The procurement stage is active, with a tender period ending on January 4, 2024. The contract period is set to start on February 1, 2024, and end on January 31, 2027. This opportunity, valued at £500,000, is open for SMEs and involves technical inspection services of engineering structures. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in technical inspection services of engineering structures, particularly SMEs. The scope of work includes carrying out principle, general & special bridge inspections for category A and B bridges. Businesses that can provide inspection services, structural analysis, and design work for repairs will find this tender well-suited for growth. The contract offers potential for business expansion and collaboration with Forestry England for enhancing the structural integrity of bridges. ## Notice Contract to carry out Principle, General & Special Bridge Inspections throughout Forestry England. Bridges are classified into four groups, A, B, C & D, according to structural risk, with A being the highest. The bridge inspection regime on public highways is governed by legislation, and our in-house standards are broadly similar. All bridges are undergo a 'General Inspection' at a maximum interval of every 2 years, replaced by a 'Principal Inspection' every 6 years. Additionally, there can be times when a further inspection is required outside of these timings, and this is referred to as a 'Special Inspection'. We require an external resource to carry out, record and report these inspections for a number of our category A and B bridges. Work to include: A) desk top study to produce workflow plan with indicative methodology of inspection of each bridge for approval B) pre-inspection site visit for all bridges, including update of Forestry England risk assessments as needed - issue revised workflow plan for approval C) carry out inspections D) report findings E) optional additional structural analysis and design work to provide recommendations for repairs where defects are identified F) optional: call off extra inspections using day rates. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5334df62-3691-4e23-ad20-5d0dbed7dc41 | | 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 | 16 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | FORESTRY ENGLAND (ON BEHALF OF FORESTRY COMMISSION) | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS16 1EJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures ## Release History - 16 Nov 2023 at 12:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5334df62-3691-4e23-ad20-5d0dbed7dc41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5334df62-3691-4e23-ad20-5d0dbed7dc41 16th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Bridge-Inspection-Contract/5N64G67W67 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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