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title: "Kings Lynn & Ely Bridges Inspection Programme"
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# Kings Lynn & Ely Bridges Inspection Programme

Buyer: DEFRA GROUP COMMERCIAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1d079a5-d254-48d7-a7d6-0d76072d5941

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## Summary

The Defra group Commercial awarded the contract for the Kings Lynn & Ely Bridges Inspection Programme to Breheny Civil Engineering. This project, classified under CPV code 71631000 for Technical Inspection Services, involves detailed inspections and written reports on the condition of EA assets such as river control structures, flood defence structures, culverts, and bridges. The procurement process was managed through a call-off from a framework agreement with a selective procurement method. The contract period starts on 24 June 2024 and ends on 14 March 2025, covering regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period end on 20 May 2024 and the award date on 13 August 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical inspection services and infrastructure maintenance. Ideal candidates include medium to large civil engineering firms capable of delivering high-quality inspection reports and maintenance recommendations. Although the tender is not specifically suited for SMEs or VCSEs, it provides substantial growth potential for established businesses in the civil engineering sector looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts. The involvement of a significant authority like Defra group Commercial underscores the stability and importance of the contract.

## 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/0c4c803d-3f4f-4ff8-b265-5523b4c07de9 |
| 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 | £44,632 |
| 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 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4c803d-3f4f-4ff8-b265-5523b4c07de9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4c803d-3f4f-4ff8-b265-5523b4c07de9
  29th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b22d8a26-b37c-4494-9764-f30a09862338
  AOMR-Lot 1-ECSC-Ely King's Lynn Bridges Inspection Programme (Final)_Redacted

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