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title: "The Provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure"
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# The Provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-470e7010-4c5f-43b7-8359-0136a22a45f4

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## Summary

Blackpool Council has awarded a contract for the provision of structural engineering advice and services for the maintenance and refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure. The contract period is from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2025, with possible extensions. The procurement stage was an open procedure with the closing date set on 23rd June 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of technical inspection and testing services in England.

This tender by Blackpool Council presents an opportunity for structural engineering consultants specialising in heritage structures to showcase their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in structural inspections, feasibility studies, and works supervisory services could benefit from this contract. Businesses registered on the I. Struct. E. and ICE CARE register or equivalent standards are particularly well-suited to compete and potentially support the maintenance of the Grade 1 listed Tower steel structure.

## Notice

Blackpool Council requires professional services to provide Structural inspections, advice & supervision for the continuing maintenance & refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Tower steel structure. The Council is seeking a Structural Engineering Consultant that will be able to carry out structural inspections & surveys to the existing steel structure and provide guidance on the works required including the priority those works should take precedence. These services will include advisory, feasibility and works supervisory services. The successful Consultant/s must be registered on the I. Struct. E. and ICE CARE register (conservation accreditation for engineers) or be able to demonstrate an equivalent standard. The contract of engagement will be the NEC4 professional services. It is anticipated that the contract term will be from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2025, with the option to extend incrementally for a period of 2 years plus 2 years (subject to contract review and budget availability). The scope of works and full service specification can be found in the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8dfa8e-367e-4c88-bf2a-e4a72a239fc4 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| 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 | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2023 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8dfa8e-367e-4c88-bf2a-e4a72a239fc4
- 22 May 2023 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd59318c-c5f3-4db7-9f00-c2f0a7096547

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b8dfa8e-367e-4c88-bf2a-e4a72a239fc4
  2nd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd59318c-c5f3-4db7-9f00-c2f0a7096547
  22nd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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