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title: "Underwater Bridge Inspections Term Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e881"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-12-17"
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# Underwater Bridge Inspections Term Contract

Buyer: CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e881

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## Summary

Cumbria County Council is seeking suppliers for the "Underwater Bridge Inspections Term Contract," aimed at providing engineering and inspection services across Cumbria. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage following successful completion of the Tender phase, with a total estimated contract value of £360,000. Suppliers interested in this contract will need to adhere to diversity and legislative requirements and are encouraged to express their interest via the portal www.the-chest.org.uk by the submission deadline of 12th November 2021. The contract entails an annual programme of inspections aligned with the council's capital works, ensuring the structural integrity and safety of bridges.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for engineering firms, particularly those specialising in inspection and maintenance services. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in underwater exploration and structural assessments will be well-positioned to compete, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that meet the council's diversity criteria. Engaging in this project not only allows companies to secure a valuable long-term contract but also contributes to community safety and infrastructure integrity across the region.

## Notice

This term contract is for underwater bridge inspections for bridges and structures across Cumbria. The contract will comprise of an annual programme of inspections for each year of the term contract. Inspections are both planned in advance and required at the discretion of the Term Contract Service Manager.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of its capital works programme the Council carries out inspections and reactive maintenance and repairs to its structures where defects occur or are identified that if left unattended could result in structural collapse and risk to the public. Following a programme of Level 2 Scour Assessments across the County on the higher priority routes, a number of bridges have been identified with a Scour Risk Rating of either 1 or 2 (highest or second highest theoretical risk rating). These require regular inspections for scour damage either until foundation depths and founding material have been proven or until scour protection measures have been provided. In addition, some other bridges have been included at the specific request of the Bridge Inspection Team and these require inspections at periodic intervals generally less frequent than annual inspections. Additional information: "This Term Contract Agreement for underwater bridge inspections is for use by the following Contracting Authorities that exist on 1st December 2021 and any successor council(s) as defined in The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transfer of Functions, Property, Rights and Liabilities) Regulations 2008 to the Contracting Authorities: 1. Cumbria County Council"

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter into the Contract for a maximum period of 6 years (4 year initial term with two possible extensions of up to 1 year each) with the successful tenderer (Service Provider).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031544-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| Lots value | £360,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £475,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CUMBRIA COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD1 Cumbria |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71351924 - Underwater exploration services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2021 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031544-2021
- 6 Oct 2021 at 07:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024852-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://cumbria.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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