--- title: "GB-Bristol: Forestry England Bridge Inspections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23084a02-f279-4aef-b53a-07e7e6b69c93" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23084a02-f279-4aef-b53a-07e7e6b69c93" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23084a02-f279-4aef-b53a-07e7e6b69c93.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23084a02-f279-4aef-b53a-07e7e6b69c93.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)" published: "2020-11-25" --- # GB-Bristol: Forestry England Bridge Inspections Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23084a02-f279-4aef-b53a-07e7e6b69c93 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23084a02-f279-4aef-b53a-07e7e6b69c93) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23084a02-f279-4aef-b53a-07e7e6b69c93.json) ## Summary The Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, has initiated a tender for "GB-Bristol: Forestry England Bridge Inspections." This procurement falls under the category of structural engineering consultancy services and is located in Bristol, UK. Currently in the active tender stage, the period for submission will close on 6 January 2021. The contract is valued between £100,000 and £500,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1 February 2021 and run until 31 January 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to submit offers. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in structural engineering and consultancy, particularly those that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). Companies that have expertise in bridge inspections and structural analysis will find themselves well-suited to compete. The successful tenderer will be responsible for conducting thorough inspections of bridges classified under categories A and B, which could lead to further work, including optional analysis and repair recommendations. Engaging with this contract could enhance a business’s profile and expand its service offerings within the public sector. ## Notice New 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/967b63fc-766a-48f7-bb3f-073828f98b8b | | 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 | 25 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 | | 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 COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) | | 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 - 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967b63fc-766a-48f7-bb3f-073828f98b8b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/967b63fc-766a-48f7-bb3f-073828f98b8b 25th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Bristol:-Forestry-England-Bridge-Inspections/3K2TVK2Y5Q 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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