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title: "Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 East Kent & Mid/ West Kent Lot 2 (Rail and Non-Rail Bridges)"
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# Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 East Kent & Mid/ West Kent Lot 2 (Rail and Non-Rail Bridges)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-316bc70e-08f8-412c-95f3-6f98d23f0945

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 East Kent & Mid/West Kent Lot 2 (Rail and Non-Rail Bridges)" was conducted by Kent County Council. This contract falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, with a specific focus on highway bridge inspections in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method was a selective call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 13th March 2026. The contract was awarded to Jacobs UK Limited on 1st April 2026, with a contract duration running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, and a total contract value of GBP 203,088.87. The procurement process has reached the award stage and is completed.

This tender presents robust opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and inspection services, particularly those experienced with highway structures, including both rail and non-rail bridge inspections. The contract's substantial value offers significant potential revenue for the winning firm, while the framework agreement procurement method favours businesses that are part of established frameworks. This tender is particularly suited to large-scale engineering firms, such as Jacobs UK Limited, given the complexity and expertise required in conducting principal inspections across the specified regions. Such opportunities support business growth by allowing companies to enhance their portfolio and deliver critical infrastructure inspection services.

## Notice

The Supplier shall undertake the Principal Inspections (PI) of highway structures including planning, programming, and reporting. Inspections are to be carried out in accordance with CS 450 (Inspection of Highway Structures), Inspection Manual for Highway Structures Volumes 1 and 2 (as published by TSO May 2007) together with other current recognised national and local practice. Structures to be Inspected include both rail bridge and non-rail bridge inspections, and inspections within confined spaces. This Contract has been awarded via SC23172 Professional Services Framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1051a259-4680-4489-8216-ca802cd25cc7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,088 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,088 |
| 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 | KENT COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME14 1XQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Penenden Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JACOBS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1051a259-4680-4489-8216-ca802cd25cc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1051a259-4680-4489-8216-ca802cd25cc7
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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