--- title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEMES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d026e968-a5e1-409d-a0de-779175242fe1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d026e968-a5e1-409d-a0de-779175242fe1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d026e968-a5e1-409d-a0de-779175242fe1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d026e968-a5e1-409d-a0de-779175242fe1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN" published: "2017-08-22" --- # INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF BRIDGE MAINTENANCE SCHEMES Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d026e968-a5e1-409d-a0de-779175242fe1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d026e968-a5e1-409d-a0de-779175242fe1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d026e968-a5e1-409d-a0de-779175242fe1.json) ## Summary The Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is inviting tenders for the provision of Bridge Maintenance Schemes, with a total contract value of approximately £1.2 million per annum across four distinct lots. This procurement falls under the industry category of construction work for bridges and is currently in the open tendering stage. Interested contractors should submit their bids by 12 noon on 20th September 2017, with a deadline for queries set for 12th September 2017. The works will be conducted at various locations within the borough, commencing from 1st November 2017 for a period of two years, with an option to extend for an additional two years. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for civil engineering contractors, particularly those with experience in bridge maintenance and construction. Businesses suitable for this tender should possess the necessary qualifications and financial capability, as bidders must not exceed 50% of their turnover for the contract value. The project requires expertise in various aspects of bridge works, including maintenance, repair, and painting of both metal and concrete structures. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, are encouraged to participate in this tender process. ## Notice Description: Applications are requested from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to qualify for inclusion in a Bridge Maintenance framework of contractors to be invited to tender for the following lots : Lot 1 - Bridge maintenance and strengthening schemes up to a value of PS500k. (up to 8 Providers Required) Lot 2 - Bridge minor maintenance schemes up to a value of PS50K. (up to 6 Providers Required) Lot 3 - Maintenance painting of metal bridges (Up to 4 Providers required) Lot 4 - Maintenance repairs of concrete bridge (Up to 4 Providers required) Awarding Authority: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Contract Value: Approximately PS600k per annum across the 4 lots. Contract Type: Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC), Third Edition (NEC3). Description of works: Maintenance of bridge and highway structures including demolition, re-decking of existing bridges; repair of metal, concrete and masonry structures; repainting of existing metal structures. Period of select lists: 01 November 17 for 2 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years. Invitation to Tender Deadline: Copies of tender documents are available via the Chest Portal https://www.the-chest.org.uk Invitations to Tender should be received no later than 12 noon 20th September 2017 Deadline for queries via the Chest is 12th September 2017 Location of works: Various locations within the borough of Blackburn with Darwen. Selection requirements (see Questionnaire for further details): Selection will be on the basis of the attached qualification questionnaire. Applicants should be suitably qualified and experienced civil engineering contractors. Please note that the contractor will not be eligible for bidding the tender with an estimated cost more than 50% of its turnover. Organisations will also need to disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest regarding the Contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58fab719-bbc1-4823-888f-5474fe5b2901 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | 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 | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN | | Locality | BLACKBURN | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB2 1DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen | | Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen | | Electoral ward | Blackburn Central | | Westminster constituency | Blackburn | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45221100 - Construction work for bridges - 45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work ## Release History - 22 Aug 2017 at 14:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58fab719-bbc1-4823-888f-5474fe5b2901 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58fab719-bbc1-4823-888f-5474fe5b2901 22nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=dfdd1c5f-4387-e711-80e4-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/ - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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