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# Tamar Bridge Routine Maintenance and Inspection of Gantries Contract

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e61f2df-36be-4872-b583-41226929d10c

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## Summary

The Tamar Bridge Routine Maintenance and Inspection of Gantries Contract has been initiated by Cornwall Council, requiring a suitably accredited contractor to carry out regular inspections and maintenance on the mechanical and electrical installations of the bridge's maintenance gantries. This contract follows a Principal Inspection that necessitates these services every six years, and is classified under mechanical and electrical engineering services. The tender period ended on 9th March 2018, with the contract period running from 1st May 2018 to 30th April 2023. The contract value is set at £300,000, and the location for the services is in South West England.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in mechanical and electrical engineering services, particularly those experienced in infrastructure maintenance. Prospective bidders can benefit from attending the Provider Information Event to gain insights on the project and requirements. The collaborative nature of this project may appeal to contractors looking to establish or expand their footprint in public sector contracting, providing a chance for growth through successful long-term maintenance contracts.

## Notice

Following on from the recently completed Principal Inspection of the Gantries on the Tamar Bridge, which is required to occur every 6 years, and partly as a result of that exercise, there is now a requirement to appoint a suitably accredited and experienced Contractor, to undertake regular scheduled maintenance and routine inspection of the Gantries, over the intervening 5 year period, leading up to the next scheduled Principal inspection. The purpose of the contract is to carry out routine inspections and servicing of the electrical and mechanical installations on the four Tamar Bridge maintenance gantries, along with the two material hoists housed within the main towers along with the provision of reports and records of inspections of the work carried out. Inspection and servicing is to be carried out in accordance with the Specification, as contained within Contract Data Volume 3 and the Gantry Maintenance Manual, at quarterly, half yearly and annual intervals. There are four maintenance gantries, which are under the main deck and cantilevers of the Bridge and were installed in 1998 and 2001. The gantries traverse along rails suspended from the underside of the Tamar Bridge. As a key part of this procurement process, any prospective tenderer will, at their own cost and risk, be expected to attend, or at least be represented at, the designated Provider Information Event to be held at the Bridge Office which is scheduled for 1pm on Wednesday 21st February, 2018. Attendance is strongly advised but not mandatory and any contractors unable to be in attendance will, along with those who were, be provided in writing with any information or questions raised and answers given on the day, to ensure all parties have the same information to base their tender submissions upon and avoid any future confusion or misunderstandings concerning the specification and scope of requirements etc. One of the purposes of this meeting will be to provide Contractors with a copy of the Principal Inspection Report and electronic copies of drawings and schematics of the Gantries themselves to assist in complying with the established Maintenance procedures. Contractors will be permitted to access the gantries under supervision wearing either their own or suitable PPE to be provided on site and are requested to use the Portal Messaging system to confirm their attendance and the names and job titles of those anticipated to be in attendance. The main meeting point contact and address for assembly will be as follows: Mike Shillaber Senior Procurement Specialist On behalf of Tamar Bridge and Torpoint Ferry Joint Committee Tamar Bridge Office Pemros Road St Budeaux Plymouth PL5 1LP ONLY if you are unable to attend at the last minute or unavoidably detained please advise Mike via either of the following means, Mobile: Mobile: 07973 497016, Email: mshillaber@cornwall.gov.uk Tender queries must only be raised via the Portal messaging system. Additional information: Please note access to the Electronic ITT for this opportunity is only via the Proactis/Due North Portal via the following link https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=61807b85-e1e3-e711-80e7-005056b64545

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0611ca2-d9f0-4324-acf5-358e0f6f4b21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £170,000 |
| 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 | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WH SCOTT & SON ENGINEERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 14:13 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0611ca2-d9f0-4324-acf5-358e0f6f4b21
- 12 Feb 2018 at 10:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0611ca2-d9f0-4324-acf5-358e0f6f4b21
- 5 Feb 2018 at 12:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0611ca2-d9f0-4324-acf5-358e0f6f4b21
- 17 Jan 2018 at 09:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0611ca2-d9f0-4324-acf5-358e0f6f4b21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0611ca2-d9f0-4324-acf5-358e0f6f4b21
  15th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=61807b85-e1e3-e711-80e7-005056b64545

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