--- title: "SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8ef4916a-c4a7-480a-8ad4-f35ee6d8e3aa" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ef4916a-c4a7-480a-8ad4-f35ee6d8e3aa" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ef4916a-c4a7-480a-8ad4-f35ee6d8e3aa.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ef4916a-c4a7-480a-8ad4-f35ee6d8e3aa.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-05-30" --- # SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ef4916a-c4a7-480a-8ad4-f35ee6d8e3aa [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8ef4916a-c4a7-480a-8ad4-f35ee6d8e3aa) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8ef4916a-c4a7-480a-8ad4-f35ee6d8e3aa.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Kent County Council, titled "SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections," falls under the industry category of construction structures and materials, specifically targeting architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. This tender is located in Kent, England, and has reached the award stage. The contract was awarded to GR Diving Services on 29 April 2025. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, and the contract period runs from 6 May 2025 to 5 May 2031, with a total value of £160,875. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the National Highways Standard CS 450 for underwater inspections. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in watercourse management and construction inspection services, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) due to its open procedure and suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in underwater structural inspections and minor repairs, complying with national standards in the UK, are well-positioned to maximise business growth through this long-term contract. As the tender has already been awarded to GR Diving Services, interested businesses can look to similar future opportunities with Kent County Council to leverage their capabilities in similar domains. ## Notice Kent County Council are looking to appoint a Supplier to carry out Underwater Structures Inspections across a range of sites across Kent. The Service comprises the annual programme and ad hoc inspections and reporting in respect of various structures on rivers and watercourses in Kent. In addition, the Consultant may be asked to undertake or assist with some basic repairs incidental to planned or additional inspections. This services requirement is governed by the National Highways Standard CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures, which includes clause 3.2.1 that mandates KCC to implement a programme of Underwater Inspections where the foundations and parts of structures are below water. This is to manage the risk of foundation failure from the effects of bed scour. The list of structures has been compiled by the structures team based on historic records of structures with foundations in water and subject to the risk of flooding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e60191f-d532-4096-a0cc-f966cfc249d8 | | 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 | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 5 May 2025 - 5 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,875 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £160,875 | | 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 | 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 | GR DIVING SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ## Release History - 30 May 2025 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e60191f-d532-4096-a0cc-f966cfc249d8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e60191f-d532-4096-a0cc-f966cfc249d8 30th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=352c568a-12ee-ef11-8134-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.kent.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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