--- title: "A Framework for the Inspection of Highway Structures 2024" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044ea0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044ea0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044ea0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044ea0.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2024-04-04" --- # A Framework for the Inspection of Highway Structures 2024 Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044ea0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-044ea0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-044ea0.json) ## Summary The South Gloucestershire Council has initiated a tender process for "A Framework for the Inspection of Highway Structures 2024" in the services category. The procurement process involves the direct award or call-off competition for inspections of highway structures and similar structures. The framework, initially for 2 years with extension options, is open to all South West Local Authorities. The tender deadline for submissions is on 2nd May 2024. This tender opportunity presents business growth prospects for Highway Structures Consultants capable of undertaking inspections involving special access requirements like diving, confined spaces, and roped access. Businesses with expertise in bridge-inspection services, civil engineering consultancy, and technical inspection of engineering structures are well-suited to compete. The South Gloucestershire Council is the buying organisation, and the tender is currently at the active stage, offering a lucrative contract value of £3,000,000 in GBP. ## Notice A Framework Agreement for the procurement through direct award or call-off/mini competition of Principal and difficult access inspections of highway structures and similar structures in open spaces/public rights of way. The framework initially for 2 years with two extension options of 1 year each. The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/ ### Lot Information Principal Inspections South Gloucestershire Council requires a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Highway Structures Consultants to support its work on SGCs Highway assets under this 2 year (+1 +1 year) multi-lot framework. Lot 1 is for the delivery of Principal Inspections. The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/ Renewal: 2 x 12-month extension options. Inspections requiring Divers/Confined Space South Gloucestershire Council requires a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Highway Structures Consultants to support its work on SGCs Highway assets under this 2 year (+1 +1 year) multi-lot framework. Lot 2 is for Inspections of highway assets requiring Divers/Confined Space in order to access them. The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/ Renewal: 2 x 12-month extension options. Inspections requiring Roped Access South Gloucestershire Council requires a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Highway Structures Consultants to support its work on SGCs Highway assets under this 2 year (+1 +1 year) multi-lot framework. Lot 3 is for Inspections of highway assets requiring Roped Access. The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/ Renewal: 2 x 12-month extensions. Inspections requiring Multi-discipline Special Access (involving multiple specialist competencies including: Diving, Confined Spaces, Roped Access and/or other specialisms) South Gloucestershire Council requires a framework of suitably qualified and experienced Highway Structures Consultants to support its work on SGCs Highway assets under this 2 year (+1 +1 year) multi-lot framework. Lot 4 is for Inspections of highway assets requiring Multi-discipline Special Access (involving multiple specialist competencies including: Diving, Confined Spaces, Roped Access and/or other specialisms). The framework is to be open to all South West Local Authorities. A list of these is given here: https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/ Renewal: 2 x 12-month extensions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010860-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | YATE | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS37 7PN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Frampton Cotterell | | Westminster constituency | Thornbury and Yate | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 44212100 - Bridge - 44212120 - Structures of bridges - 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services - 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures - 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 4 Apr 2024 at 08:21 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010860-2024 - 28 Mar 2024 at 23:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010460-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=ca8daf06-4ded-ee11-8127-005056b64545 - https://swcouncils.gov.uk/list-of-local-authorities/ - https://www.southglos.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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