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title: "PSF4 Lot 2A- Confined Spaces Principal Bridge Inspections 2025/26"
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# PSF4 Lot 2A- Confined Spaces Principal Bridge Inspections 2025/26

Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e904dfb-34d5-4ce2-8d65-85dc39df5c58

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PSF4 Lot 2A- Confined Spaces Principal Bridge Inspections 2025/26" was conducted by Westmorland and Furness Council. This contract, associated with the Architectural, Construction, Engineering and Inspection Services industry category, entailed inspections across seven bridge sites within the highway network in England, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, indicating transparency and broad competition. Key dates included the tender period end date of 1st August 2025 and a contract period from 18th August 2025 to 19th December 2025. The procurement stage has been completed, with an award made to Waterman Infrastructure & Environment, a large-scale supplier, on 17th August 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in specialised inspection services, particularly those capable of operating within confined spaces. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this contract, providing opportunities for agile companies in the engineering and construction inspection industry to expand their portfolios. The awarded contract valued at £18,390 underscores the importance and investment in critical infrastructure safety and can serve as a stepping stone for companies looking to strengthen their credentials in government contracts.

## Notice

Westmorland & Furness (W&F) Council has identified 7 bridge sites on the highway network where Confined Spaces Principal Bridge Inspections are required and requires a supplier to undertake the inspections and complete a Confined Spaces Principal Bridge Inspection report for each bridge. The bridges are identified in Appendix 1 - Confined Spaces Principal Bridge Inspection List 2025-26 of the scope. The list details the bridges in each area and also includes construction information and location information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cda17ea-e33a-441e-8407-8b7a61377ab6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Aug 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,390 |
| 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KENDAL |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA9 4DQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness |
| Local authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell |
| Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cda17ea-e33a-441e-8407-8b7a61377ab6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3cda17ea-e33a-441e-8407-8b7a61377ab6
  25th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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