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title: "Provision of NRSWA Inspection and Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030722"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2022-04-05"
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# Provision of NRSWA Inspection and Consultancy Services

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030722

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## Summary

Dorset Council is seeking a qualified provider for the "Provision of NRSWA Inspection and Consultancy Services", an initiative within the road-inspection services industry. The procurement process is currently in the award stage following a completed tender, which was initiated under an open procedure. The project seeks to ensure compliance with the New Road and Streetworks Act 1991 and involves providing a team of inspectors. The submission period for bids concluded on 9 February 2022 and the contract was signed on 17 March 2022, with a total contract value of £1,290,000.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in inspection and consultancy services related to roadworks. Companies with expertise in regulatory compliance, street works management, and those that can demonstrate quality and social value will be well-positioned to compete. The successful supplier, Saanchi Solutions Limited, highlights the potential for partnerships and contracts with local authorities in the UK, particularly for SMEs aiming to expand their service offerings in public sector projects.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a provider to discharge the Council's responsibilities to inspect Streetworks in accordance with the New Road and Streetworks Act 1991 and the Code of Practice for inspections. The requirements of the contract will be for a service provider to deliver the inspection requirements of the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and Code of Practice for Inspections in alignment with the Dorset Council Permit scheme by providing an appropriate number of inspectors, supported by a manager, to ensure compliance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Section 72 of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 gives Street authorities power to inspect, investigate and report on statutory undertakers works. Using these powers Dorset Council monitor works on the highway to provide value by ensuring that: * the highway remains safe whilst works are executed and following reinstatement, * the highway asset is returned to specification * the works promoter operates in accordance with the conditions of their permit * the highway network disruption is kept to a minimum. Performance must be monitored to ensure compliance is maintained and if performance is not adequate, the Council must work with the undertaker to ensure that the appropriate steps are taken to ensure rectification and future compliance. The Council is seeking a provider to discharge the Council's responsibilities to inspect Streetworks in accordance with the New Road and Streetworks Act 1991 and the Code of Practice for inspections. The requirements of the contract will be for a service provider to deliver the inspection requirements of the New Roads and Streetworks Act 1991 and Code of Practice for Inspections in alignment with the Dorset Council Permit scheme by providing an appropriate number of inspectors, supported by a manager, to ensure compliance. The Contract will be for an initial 3 year term with option to extend for 2 further years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009132-2022 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £1,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,290,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset, TLK25 Dorset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAANCHI SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631480 - Road-inspection services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009132-2022
- 5 Jan 2022 at 08:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000141-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=72dc026b-576d-ec11-8110-005056b64545
- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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