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title: "Principal Inspections"
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published: "2025-02-21"
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# Principal Inspections

Buyer: WAKEFIELD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da4764d9-36e2-4dd7-a083-ea3bf6c6579c

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## Summary

Wakefield Council is inviting bids for the contract titled "Principal Inspections" under the industry category of "Structures of bridges." This procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the complete inspection of 50 bridges. The location for this tender is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. Bidders are required to submit their tender by 21 March 2025, 12:00 PM, with the contract period scheduled from 30 June 2025 to 29 June 2026. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, aimed predominantly at service providers, specifically those offering structural engineering and technical inspection services.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in structural and bridge engineering services to expand their portfolio by working with a prominent public organisation. SMEs are specifically encouraged to participate, suggesting that this tender is well-suited for smaller enterprises looking to gain foothold or further establish themselves in the public sector. Companies that can deliver high-quality structural inspections and consultancy services will be well-placed to compete for this promising contract, offering potential growth and extended involvement in future public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

This contract is for the statutory Principal Inspection of 50 bridges for which the Council has a legal obligation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae48bb2b-f579-415a-bdd7-783776a393cb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | WAKEFIELD COUNCIL |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 2EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44212120 - Structures of bridges
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71330000 - Miscellaneous engineering services
- 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae48bb2b-f579-415a-bdd7-783776a393cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae48bb2b-f579-415a-bdd7-783776a393cb
  21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90857&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104123
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/

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