--- title: "Provision of Underwater Inspections and Services (2025)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af83b8ef-6a0a-4993-9009-c3aaeb126125" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af83b8ef-6a0a-4993-9009-c3aaeb126125" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af83b8ef-6a0a-4993-9009-c3aaeb126125.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af83b8ef-6a0a-4993-9009-c3aaeb126125.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-03-04" --- # Provision of Underwater Inspections and Services (2025) Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af83b8ef-6a0a-4993-9009-c3aaeb126125 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af83b8ef-6a0a-4993-9009-c3aaeb126125) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af83b8ef-6a0a-4993-9009-c3aaeb126125.json) ## Summary West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is inviting tenders for the Provision of Underwater Inspections and Services for the Maintenance of Highway Structures Assets. This contract is in the active tender stage and is open for bids until 4th April 2025. The services involve underwater inspections, repairs of structures, post-flood inspections, and other related tasks as specified. All work must comply with the requirements of CS450, and the contractor must provide necessary photographic and video documentation. The contract period begins on 1st May 2025 and extends until 30th April 2031, with an optional one-year extension. The services are particularly focused on the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is estimated at £350,000. This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses specializing in underwater engineering, inspection, and repair services. With an emphasis on long-term engagement over six years, it offers substantial and stable work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to expand their footprint in the public sector. The tasks require technical expertise in inspection services of engineering structures, diving services, and traffic management, making the tender well-suited for companies with experience in these areas. ## Notice A contract for the Provision of Underwater Inspections and Services for the Maintenance of Highway Structures Assets is being tendered by West Sussex County Council (WSCC) in accordance with the The Procurement Act 2023 (PA2023). WSCC requires a single contractor to deliver the Services for the duration of the Contract. For the purposes of this procurement exercise, the term Services is used to describe the full range of Services required. A summary of the Requirement is given below. 1. The Contractor will be responsible for carrying out the Client' underwater inspections and, when instructed, undertake repairs of the structures as detailed within Appendix 1, in accordance with the requirements of CS450. 2. The Contractor is to provide the service for 6 years commencing 1 May 2025 and expiring 30 April 2031. (Optional extension of 1 year possible). 3. The Contractor may also be responsible for carrying out repairs identified from the inspections and this work will be instructed by the Client issuing a task order with the scope clearly defined. 4. The Contractor will be responsible for undertaking post-flood underwater inspections as instructed by the Client issuing a task order with the scope clearly defined. 5. The Contractor will be required to provide photographic records of the inspection and issue these to the client, with copies of the images in JPEG format. The Contractor will also be required to provide recordings any videos taken during the inspection. All photographic and video records shall comply with the requirements of CS450. 6. The Contractor will be required to provide all temporary pedestrian and vehicular traffic management to undertake the works. 7. Other underwater services will be required, as instructed by the Client, including but not limited to: Flap valve inspection and maintenance, (ii) reservoir vegetation clearance, and (iii) confined space inspections. Please see Document 2: Employer's Requirements for further details. WSCC reserves the right to propose non-material changes to the Specification, if necessary, through consultation with the successful Bidder. This tender will not contain lots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a256c7f1-8c07-4e5e-892a-0a3fb363403d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 4 Mar 2025 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a256c7f1-8c07-4e5e-892a-0a3fb363403d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a256c7f1-8c07-4e5e-892a-0a3fb363403d 4th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e09fafa4-4f9c-4aa1-ab4e-c5371edd0d7f Document 7 - Supplier Advantage Initiative 04.03.25 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66785ceb-3731-4e80-82a9-7e6d9d351911 Document 1 - Invitation to Tender 04.03.25 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a8aff8a-7b55-45bd-b00b-e930c0ed64ef Document 9 - Sub Contractor CW Template Dec 2021 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a806e35b-4a5e-44aa-aa64-bfd5daae3727 Document 6 - Cost Model 04.03.25 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/474db3d2-e9f8-45c3-bf2a-6f5ed5879fc0 Document 3 - NEC4 TSC Underwater Inspections 04.03.25 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e23d61b3-6856-4fed-9dd0-f7fdcc00c6bb Document 8 - Health and Safety Questionnaire (Class 3) 04.03.25 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e6f611a-30f9-4876-9794-ed5fdb20b0dd Document 5 - Technical Response 04.03.25 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2f313f0c-a2ce-4ef0-a3d8-90fd4ce9c9e5 Document 2 - Client's Requirements 04.03.25 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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