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title: "Principal Inspections and Assessment of Structures - Phase 39"
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# Principal Inspections and Assessment of Structures - Phase 39

Buyer: BURY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b17d98b6-3dd0-4a31-8ddb-c33f130ccf58

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## Summary

Bury Council is seeking qualified civil engineering consultants to undertake Principal Inspections and Assessments of structures in accordance with various standards. This tender, titled "Principal Inspections and Assessment of Structures - Phase 39," falls under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 24 October 2018. The successful candidates will be required to carry out inspections on 27 structures, including bridges and culverts, between November 2018 and March 2019. The estimated contract value is £50,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the civil engineering, architectural, and inspection sectors, particularly those with experience in conducting structural evaluations and risk assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, which may provide a competitive edge in the bidding process. Companies with expertise in bridge inspection, assessment, and compliance with regulatory standards will find this opportunity well-suited for expansion and fostering long-term relationships with local authorities.

## Notice

Suitably qualified and experienced civil engineering consultants are sought to undertake Principal Inspections in accordance with BD 62/07 and BD 63/17 and Assessments of highway structures in accordance with BD 56/10, BD 48/93, BD 21/01, BA 16/97, BD 44/15, BD 61/10, BA38/93, BD86/11, BA 55/06 and BD101/11. The commission comprises of a Principal Inspection and/or assessment of 27 structures (bridges, footbridges, culverts, retaining walls etc.) with the submission of an individual report for each structure. This includes completion of a CSS bridge inspection pro forma for each span of structure and the inputting into the PONTIS data base of all details recorded on the Bridge Inspection Pro Forma. This is to allow the calculation of Bridge Condition Indicators and Asset Valuations. Also the 'Cost' and 'Works Details' columns on the PONTIS inspection pro forma are to be completed. A risk assessment is also required for each structure to determined future Principal Inspection intervals in line with BD63/17. Note - 3 of the structures are on the East Lancashire Railway (ELR) line between Bury and Rawtenstall, with a further 4 structures on the Bury to Heywood line.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2542c586-194e-4606-a064-4a866236e145 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Nov 2018 - 8 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | BURY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2018 at 09:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2542c586-194e-4606-a064-4a866236e145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2542c586-194e-4606-a064-4a866236e145
  26th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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