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title: "Principal and General Bridge Inspections 2026 - 2031"
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# Principal and General Bridge Inspections 2026 - 2031

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e012610a-9cfe-4d93-a35d-591e46175f32

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## Summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has completed the award stage of a procurement process for bridge inspection services, with the contract titled "Principal and General Bridge Inspections 2026 - 2031." This initiative falls under the industry category of Bridge-inspection services and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, specifically at Nottingham City Hospital, Hucknall Road. The contract, procured via Lot 8d of the ESPO 664_25 (Consultancy Services) Framework, necessitates comprehensive bridge inspections to ensure safety and compliance with statutory requirements. The bridge inspections contract commences on 1 April 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2032, with WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT LIMITED named as the supplier on this project, which has an estimated value of £25,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in infrastructure inspections and health and safety services to expand their portfolio, particularly those qualifying as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Given the selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses adept at providing safety-critical evaluations and possessing expertise in structural integrity assessments are well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in such projects allows for diversification of service offerings and strengthens relationships with prominent entities in healthcare and public infrastructure sectors, fostering long-term business growth and stability.

## Notice

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (The Customer) requires a Supplier for provision of bridge inspections including, but not limited to, principal and general inspections. Bridge inspections are systematic, legally mandated, and safety-critical evaluations of bridge structures to identify defects, monitor deterioration (such as corrosion or cracks), and assess structural integrity. For example, if a problem in a bridge is not detected early, it could eventually lead to a catastrophic incident, such as a bridge failure or a complete collapse of the bridge, resulting in serious injury or even death. The prime focus of all bridge inspection is public safety and prolonging economic life of structure. The assessment includes an assessment of the load carrying capacity of all bridges which is required to determine if fire services can use bridges in an emergency, for example. The purpose of the contract is to assess the load carrying capability of bridges at the Customer's Premises and Locations to enable it to satisfy relevant statutory requirement. The objective is to ensure its bridges are safe for use by the Customer's staff, patients and members of the public. Principal inspections are required every 6 years. This level of inspection requires a close examination (within touching distance) of all necessary parts of structure, including access equipment and non-destructible testing. The scope of the contract may increase to include bridges at additional Premises and Locations throughout the Term. The contract has been procured via Lot 8d (Health and Safety) of the ESPO 664_25 (Consultancy Services) Framework: https://www.espo.org/consultancy-services-664-25.html

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f18e402-ae72-466f-b935-9844eb3c7618 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG5 1PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Sherwood |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f18e402-ae72-466f-b935-9844eb3c7618

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f18e402-ae72-466f-b935-9844eb3c7618
  25th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.espo.org/consultancy-services-664-25.html

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