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title: "DfI Roads and Rivers - Term Contract for Underwater and Confined Spaces Inspection Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f57d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE"
published: "2022-03-23"
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# DfI Roads and Rivers - Term Contract for Underwater and Confined Spaces Inspection Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f57d

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## Summary

The Department for Infrastructure in the United Kingdom has recently completed a procurement process involving the "DfI Roads and Rivers - Term Contract for Underwater and Confined Spaces Inspection Services." This contract falls within the services category, specifically classified under bridge-inspection services (CPV code: 71631450). The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract was officially awarded on 23 March 2022. The successful supplier for this project is ABCO DIVERS LIMITED, and the contract value is £372,489. The ongoing importance of routine inspections, especially following adverse weather conditions, underscores the contract's relevance.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in inspection services, particularly those with expertise in underwater and confined space assessments. Companies equipped to handle complex inspections and those with a track record in executing similar contracts will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. This procurement process highlights the growing need for qualified suppliers capable of ensuring the safety and integrity of vital infrastructure, thus allowing businesses to expand their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for routine underwater inspections and confined spaces inspections for bridge structures that cannot be accessed by DfI Inspectors. The contract will also address the need for one-off underwater inspections following storm events where scour damage to the structure is deemed possible.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for routine underwater inspections and confined spaces inspections for bridge structures that cannot be accessed by DfI Inspectors. The contract will also address the need for one-off underwater inspections following storm events where scour damage to the structure is deemed possible.

Renewal: There are options to extend the contract for a further three periods of up to twelve months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007849-2022 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £372,489 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INFRASTRUCTURE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8GB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABCO DIVERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 11:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007849-2022
- 10 Nov 2021 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028176-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do

## Provenance

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