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title: "MBC1897 - Bridge Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-31a2d3a0-a04f-4285-bff0-84b1264c6e52"
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buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# MBC1897 - Bridge Inspections

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31a2d3a0-a04f-4285-bff0-84b1264c6e52

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## Summary

The Maidstone Borough Council is currently conducting a public procurement process for the "MBC1897 - Bridge Inspections" tender. This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically focused on bridge-inspection services. The procurement is at the tender stage, with key deadlines including an Expression of Interest deadline on 19th April 2021 and the submission deadline for completed tenders on 26th April 2021. The contract is proposed to start on 24th May 2021 and will extend over a six-year period, covering general and principal inspections of 22 bridges located in the South East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in engineering, consultancy, and inspection services, particularly those with a focus on infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is an open procedure that does not restrict potential competitors. The successful contractor will have the chance to develop a long-term partnership with Maidstone Borough Council, contributing to the safety and maintenance of essential public infrastructure throughout the contract period.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council owns several pedestrian and vehicular bridges that require regular inspection based on the guidance in CS 450 for the inspection of Highway structures (previously BD63/17) which recommends that a General Inspection is carried out every two years and a Principal Inspection is carried out every six years. Maidstone Borough Council (MBC) is proposing to enter into a 6-year Contract to cover General and Principal inspections to each of its 22 bridges. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Tuesday 30th March 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Monday 19th April 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Monday 26th April 2021 Evaluation: w/c Monday 26th April 2021 Appointment of contractor: w/c 3rd May 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88815ce-58c9-4f75-af48-1376408308be |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 May 2021 - 31 May 2027 |
| 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 | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88815ce-58c9-4f75-af48-1376408308be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f88815ce-58c9-4f75-af48-1376408308be
  30th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=ad0a488c-5691-eb11-810c-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.maidstone.gov.uk/

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