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title: "The Provision of Parade Inspections"
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# The Provision of Parade Inspections

Buyer: BLACKPOOL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c91c

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## Summary

Blackpool Council, a regional authority, is inviting tenders for a contract titled "The Provision of Parade Inspections" within the engineering services industry. This tender is in the procurement stage and seeks a service provider to undertake visual safety inspections and related tasks for the Sea wall, Parade Area, beach access points, Cliff paths, and associated assets within Blackpool. The contract, valued at £160,000, is expected to operate from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Submissions are due by 10:00 AM on 31st January 2025, with the award decision to follow immediately. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the High Court Justice in London will serve as the review body for this tender process.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in engineering services, technical testing, analysis, and consultancy. It is particularly suited for businesses with experience in coastal infrastructure inspections and reporting. The selected contractor must demonstrate economic advantage and compliance with Blackpool Council's high standards for safety and quality. The contract's substantial duration, with up to four years including extensions, provides an excellent opportunity for sustained business growth and the establishment of a long-term partnership with a regional authority.

## Notice

Blackpool Council's (The Authority) Highways Department wish to appoint a Service Provider to: * undertake visual safety inspections of the Sea wall, Parade Area, beach access points, Cliff paths and all assets within the defined area. * identify, issue job tickets and then monitor completion of the work in accordance with the guidelines. * As required, provide detailed reports to Blackpool Council's Engineer for Coastal Defence to defend against injury claims, which will most likely require appearing in court as an expert witness. Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous tender. It is anticipated that the contract will operate between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for 1 year plus a further 1 year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Blackpool Council's (The Authority) Highways Department wish to appoint a Service Provider to: * undertake visual safety inspections of the Sea wall, Parade Area, beach access points, Cliff paths and all assets within the defined area. * identify, issue job tickets and then monitor completion of the work in accordance with the guidelines. * As required, provide detailed reports to Blackpool Council's Engineer for Coastal Defence to defend against injury claims, which will most likely require appearing in court as an expert witness. Blackpool Council wishes to appoint a Contractor who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet our requirements and who offers the most economically advantageous tender.

Renewal: It is anticipated that the contract will operate between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2027 with an option to extend for 1 year plus a further 1 year. (48 months in total)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007189-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 4 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## 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 | WATER SAVING TECHNIQUES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007189-2025
- 18 Dec 2024 at 13:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040765-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=0e984610-3cbd-ef11-8133-005056b64545

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