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title: "Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 Mid/West Kent (Non-Rail Bridges)"
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# Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 Mid/West Kent (Non-Rail Bridges)

Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4805462f-305b-4c47-96c8-9157a8eb23ab

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## Summary

The procurement process, "Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 Mid/West Kent (Non-Rail Bridges)," initiated by Kent County Council, falls under the industry category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, classified with CPV code 71000000. The project location is in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete with the award given on 1st April 2026 and published on 9th June 2026. This contract involves the comprehensive principal inspections of highway structures in accordance with recognised national and local guidelines, using a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Professional Services Framework SC23172. The contract value is £165,761.93, with the execution period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering and inspection services, especially those with expertise in highway structures. While Jacobs UK Limited, a large-scale enterprise, has secured the contract, similar companies with a robust portfolio in highway inspections and structural analysis can benefit from similar projects. The procurement method offers chances for pre-qualified suppliers within existing frameworks to engage efficiently, providing an excellent growth avenue for businesses dedicated to public sector projects and infrastructure maintenance.

## 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. 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/7b20996c-e55c-4033-960e-e790cfa23160 |
| 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 | £165,761 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,761 |
| 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 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b20996c-e55c-4033-960e-e790cfa23160

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b20996c-e55c-4033-960e-e790cfa23160
  9th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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