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title: "Bedford Bridges Inspection Programme"
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# Bedford Bridges Inspection Programme

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a9a618c-4687-44dc-8fed-1a8c2acae5c4

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## Summary

The purchasing authority, Defra group Commercial, has completed the procurement process for the Bedford Bridges Inspection Programme, focused on technical inspection services under the CPV code 71631000. This process entails detailed inspections and reports on various Environment Agency (EA) assets, including river control structures, flood defences, culverts, and bridges, to aid in future maintenance planning. The award notice was published on 29th August 2024, with the contract valued at £128,541. The contract period runs from 24th June 2024 to 14th March 2025, and the procurement method utilised was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The main geographical delivery area spans British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technical inspection services industry, particularly those experienced in infrastructure and structural assessments. Companies specialising in the evaluation and diagnosis of structural integrity will find this project highly aligned with their capabilities. Large enterprises capable of handling extensive inspection projects across diverse regions are particularly well-suited due to the scale and complexity of the required tasks. The involvement of a reputable buyer like Defra group Commercial further adds to the attractiveness of this opportunity, promising potential business growth through enhanced visibility and networking in the public sector.

## Notice

The works consist of undertaking detailed inspections on EA assets (including river control structures, flood defence structures, culverts and bridges) and written reporting on their overall, operational and structural condition and identification of defects. This supports EA decision making for future maintenance requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b475c1-8f11-43f9-932c-cfc4bca6ffd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Jun 2024 - 14 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £128,541 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £128,541 |
| 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 | DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE2 8YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Fletton and Stanground |
| Westminster constituency | North West Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BREHENY CIVIL ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b475c1-8f11-43f9-932c-cfc4bca6ffd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1b475c1-8f11-43f9-932c-cfc4bca6ffd7
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/929647e9-a06d-4c4d-8675-eba5cea55743
  AOMR-Lot 1-ECSC-Bedford Bridges Inspection Programme (Final)_Redacted

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