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title: "GB-Bristol: Forestry England Bridge Inspections"
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# GB-Bristol: Forestry England Bridge Inspections

Buyer: FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6e22aea-72eb-4188-b121-b136270ba213

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Forestry Commission, acting through Forestry England, which has awarded a contract for "Forestry England Bridge Inspections." This initiative, part of the services industry, is located in Bristol, UK. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the demand for inspections of category A and B bridges has resulted in a total contract value of £77,000. The awarded contract commenced on 1st February 2021 and will run until 31st January 2024. The tender period concluded on 29th January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialised in structural engineering consultancy services, particularly those experienced in bridge inspections and structural assessments. Companies that offer external resources for inspections, risk assessments, and structural analysis may find this contract highly relevant. Furthermore, providers with capabilities for additional inspection work and repair recommendations are well-positioned to engage with this opportunity and contribute to ongoing infrastructure safety and maintenance.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARDED New contract to carry out Principle, General & Special Bridge Inspections throughout Forestry England. Bridges are classified into four groups, A, B, C & D, according to structural risk, with A being the highest. The bridge inspection regime on public highways is governed by legislation, and our in-house standards are broadly similar. All bridges are undergo a 'General Inspection' at a maximum interval of every 2 years, replaced by a 'Principal Inspection' every 6 years. Additionally, there can be times when a further inspection is required outside of these timings, and this is referred to as a 'Special Inspection'. We require an external resource to carry out, record and report these inspections for a number of our category A and B bridges. Work to include: A) desk top study to produce workflow plan with indicative methodology of inspection of each bridge for approval B) pre-inspection site visit for all bridges, including update of Forestry England risk assessments as needed - issue revised workflow plan for approval C) carry out inspections D) report findings E) optional additional structural analysis and design work to provide recommendations for repairs where defects are identified F) optional: call off extra inspections using day rates. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039c64ca-ed7f-4c8b-8fec-312f730d0f06 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £77,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,000 |
| 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 | FORESTRY COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH FORESTRY ENGLAND (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS FORESTRY ENGLAND) |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRE STRUCTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2021 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039c64ca-ed7f-4c8b-8fec-312f730d0f06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/039c64ca-ed7f-4c8b-8fec-312f730d0f06
  1st February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=565262316
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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