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title: "2021-2024 Annual Cliff Inspections: Rope Access Inspection and Maintenance Contractor"
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# 2021-2024 Annual Cliff Inspections: Rope Access Inspection and Maintenance Contractor

Buyer: EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd7bf310-41da-4be4-8e44-c07c724ad235

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## Summary

The East Devon District Council is seeking a contractor for the title "2021-2024 Annual Cliff Inspections: Rope Access Inspection and Maintenance Contractor." This procurement falls under the construction industry category and is located in the South West region of England. The process has reached the Award stage, with the contract valued at £38,480, awarded to ABCAS UK Ltd. The contract period spans from February 1, 2021, to April 1, 2024, with annual inspections required prior to the Easter holidays each year. The procurement method utilised was a restricted procedure, and the tender period closed on November 25, 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the construction sector, particularly those with expertise in cliff-protection and stabilisation works. Companies that specialise in rope access inspections or maintenance services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The ongoing nature of the inspections and reports provides a steady stream of work for agile service providers capable of managing the logistical needs associated with coastal inspections and maintenance activities.

## Notice

East Devon District Council (the Employer) requires annual cliff inspections by rope access at coastal locations for a four year inspection schedule. Sites include: Sidmouth - Connaught Gardens Cliff; Beer - East Beach Cliffs; Budleigh Salterton - East Beach Cliffs; Seaton - West Walk Cliffs. A separate and provisional price is required for the annual rope access inspection of West Beach cliffs in Beer. These cliffs are not owned by EDDC and the cost of these inspections is subject to approval by the respective landowner. The scope of works for each site is set out in the following Employers Requirements. The works will involve rope access inspections and light maintenance works to the cliff slopes and faces, making observations and records (notes and photographs), and working with the Council's appointed Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer to produce reports describing the rope access inspections, works and findings. Works are to be supervised by the separately appointed Engineering Geologist/Geotechnical Engineer who will be ultimately be responsible for the production and submission of all final reporting documentation. The appointed contractor is to advise the Council of all spoil arising from scaling at the end of each working day, sending through photographs to the Council's Engineer and where possible, clearing this spoil from footways and trafficked areas. A separate and provisional item will be included in the pricing schedule for full clearance/removal of spoil. Plans showing inspection extents are included in document C10/1007/2. Plans denoting approximate chainage distances used by the successful Contractor must be submitted alongside any submitted reports. Reports will be completed within 60 days following each annual inspection and are to adhere to the provided report format shown Appendix A. The awarded contract will have duration of four years between 2021-2024 and inspections are to take place prior between January and the Easter Holidays in each year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2fdab5-bbdb-47c9-96fd-75a6a5cef0dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 1 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,480 |
| 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 | EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | HONITON |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX14 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | East Devon |
| Electoral ward | Honiton St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Honiton and Sidmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABCAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45243100 - Cliff-protection works
- 45243110 - Cliff-stabilisation works

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2020 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2fdab5-bbdb-47c9-96fd-75a6a5cef0dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c2fdab5-bbdb-47c9-96fd-75a6a5cef0dc
  16th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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