--- title: "SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bc8d61f5-ad30-4161-af1a-00ad7cd72cd2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc8d61f5-ad30-4161-af1a-00ad7cd72cd2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc8d61f5-ad30-4161-af1a-00ad7cd72cd2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc8d61f5-ad30-4161-af1a-00ad7cd72cd2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "KENT COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-18" --- # SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections Buyer: KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc8d61f5-ad30-4161-af1a-00ad7cd72cd2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bc8d61f5-ad30-4161-af1a-00ad7cd72cd2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bc8d61f5-ad30-4161-af1a-00ad7cd72cd2.json) ## Summary Kent County Council is inviting tenders for the project titled "SC25091 - Underwater Structures Inspections" within the industry category of construction structures and materials as well as architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The procurement process is now in the Tender stage, with key dates including a tender submission deadline of 10th March 2025 and the contract period extending from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2031. The project involves the inspection and reporting of various underwater structures across rivers and watercourses in Kent, in accordance with the National Highways Standard CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures. The estimated contract value is £150,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for SMEs. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, engineering, and inspection services to enhance their portfolio and gain long-term contracts. The requirement for annual and ad hoc inspections and the potential for basic repair tasks will benefit businesses with expertise in underwater structural assessments and repairs. Companies with experience in high-standard compliance projects and a focus on risk management for foundation failures and bed scour issues will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, the open procurement method combined with the project's alignment with national standards makes it an excellent chance for SMEs to expand their operations in the public sector. ## 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/41131096-8f57-46e9-8fd1-6bffe26bd2b0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## 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 - 18 Feb 2025 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41131096-8f57-46e9-8fd1-6bffe26bd2b0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41131096-8f57-46e9-8fd1-6bffe26bd2b0 18th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## 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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