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title: "The Provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure"
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# The Provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ce6d

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## Summary

The Blackpool Council has completed the tender process for the provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure. The Council sought a consultant to carry out structural inspections, surveys, and offer guidance on maintenance works. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. The award was granted to Ove Arup & Partners Ltd. The contract was signed on 24th July 2023.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses in the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services sector. The contract offers a chance to work on a prestigious Grade 1 listed structure with a high emphasis on quality and social value. Companies registered on the I. Struct. E. and ICE CARE register or equivalent can compete. The contract period is set from 1st October 2023 to 30th September 2025, with possible extensions up to 4 years. Businesses with expertise in structural engineering and maintenance services are well-suited to compete for this tender.

## Notice

Blackpool Council had appointed a single contractor to provide professional services for Structural inspections, advice & supervision for the continuing maintenance & refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Tower steel structure.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council has appointed a Structural Engineering Consultant that will be able to carry out structural inspections & surveys to the existing steel structure and provide guidance on the works required including the priority those works should take precedence. These services will include advisory, feasibility and works supervisory services. The successful Consultant/s must be registered on the I. Struct. E. and ICE CARE register (conservation accreditation for engineers) or be able to demonstrate an equivalent standard. The contract of engagement will be the NEC4 professional services.

Renewal: The contract may be extended for up to 2 years plus 2 years subject to satisfactory review and budget availability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022482-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKPOOL COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKPOOL |
| Post town | Blackpool |
| Postcode | FY1 1NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD42 Blackpool |
| Local authority | Blackpool |
| Electoral ward | Talbot |
| Westminster constituency | Blackpool South |
| Delivery location | TLD42 Blackpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OVE ARUP & PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2023 at 13:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022482-2023
- 22 May 2023 at 16:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014559-2023

## Notice URLs

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

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