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title: "Tamar Crossings Fabrication, Structural Repairs & Maintenance Contract"
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# Tamar Crossings Fabrication, Structural Repairs & Maintenance Contract

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64b8980c-c3fc-469e-b6ad-764f0188b09d

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## Summary

The Cornwall Council has commenced the procurement process for the "Tamar Crossings Fabrication, Structural Repairs & Maintenance Contract," aimed at providing various metal fabrications and structural repair services associated with the Tamar Crossings. This public procurement falls under the mechanical engineering services category and is situated in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently in the award stage, having started with the tender period which concluded on 17 December 2019, with the contract scheduled to begin on 1 March 2020 and run until 28 February 2025. The total value of this contract amounts to £1,000,000, and it was published on 7 November 2019, using an open procurement method.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in mechanical engineering, metal fabrication, and structural repairs. Businesses with expertise in welding, maintenance, and general labour support are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Given the flexible working requirements, including potential overnight and weekend tasks, companies that can demonstrate adaptability and a robust portfolio in managing such diverse maintenance operations stand to benefit from this contract. By engaging in this tender, businesses can enhance their growth prospects while contributing to the maintenance of essential infrastructure in the region.

## Notice

Provision of various metal fabrications, structural repairs and associated maintenance support services at the Tamar Crossings. There are many routine and ad-hoc maintenance requirements, as well as smaller projects across both services, for instance - * Contract support services - on-site welding inspection and testing * Welding, maintenance, repairs and metal fabrications on board the ferries * Maintenance and repairs to shore side infrastructure such as ferry chain gantries * Minor structural repairs to bridge structure, gantries and runway beams * Bridge and ferry inspection support * Routine annual maintenance activities - greasing, cleaning bearing and joints etc. * Larger one-off contracts such as major bridge access improvements, parapet trials * General labour support - ferry chain replacement, ferry gantry maintenance Please note that existing arrangements involve the present contractor typically attending at the Tamar Crossings sites each month for a duration of anywhere between 1-10 days depending on workloads and client requirements. Additional information: Inspection Support Tamar Crossings engineering team based at the bridge are responsible for managing and implementing planned, ad-hoc and special inspections at both the bridge and ferry sites. The service provider will be required to support these inspections - for example providing skilled engineering labour to assist with removal or installation of key structural elements, provide specialist on site equipment for inspection and testing or provision of specialist independent weld inspectors. Maintenance works Undertake a range of structural maintenance works as directed by the Client to structures, ferries, buildings or other items as required. Repairs and rectification of defects Undertake repairs at both the bridge and ferry sites including but not limited to bridge or ferry structures, bridge deck drainage, bridge parapet mesh, bridge walkways, other walkways, handrails or fences and other miscellaneous items as appropriate. These may include minor on site fabrication/welding, large/specific items that require workshop fabrication and site installation, provision and supervision of specialist subcontractors as required (e.g. concrete drilling/cutting/coring). Provision of other special access requirements Procure and provide a range of scaffolding, access towers, mobile elevated work platforms and confined space equipment (IPAF and PASMA required) , as may be required, to undertake inspections or maintenance activities at both the bridge and ferry sites. General labour support On occasions the Client will require general support for its own maintenance works, particularly at the ferry site, or to support other contractors undertaking works at either the bridge or ferry sites. For instance, this may include assisting other contractors working on the bridge structure or assisting with planned ferry chain replacement operations. In these circumstances the service provider will be instructed or directed by the Client but work under the supervision of the other contractor for the works. Overnight, weekend or flexible working On occasions the Client will require certain planned works to be carried out overnight or at the weekend in order to minimise the disruption to the bridge or ferry services. Additionally, on occasions, unplanned maintenance, support or other intervention is required and the Client requires that the contractor adopts a flexible approach in such circumstances when they occur.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb88af52-15e8-49e6-8cd7-f0b6aeb07eba |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | UNDERHILL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44212120 - Structures of bridges
- 45255400 - Fabrication work
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2020 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb88af52-15e8-49e6-8cd7-f0b6aeb07eba
- 7 Nov 2019 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d99e331-d658-4120-80e6-db0ae7fe6b37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb88af52-15e8-49e6-8cd7-f0b6aeb07eba
  30th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d99e331-d658-4120-80e6-db0ae7fe6b37
  7th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b30b2674-73a9-e911-80f8-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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