---
title: "SA244 Term Service Contract for Confined Space Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051b49"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-08-05"
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# SA244 Term Service Contract for Confined Space Inspections

Buyer: CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051b49

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## Summary

Caerphilly County Borough Council, a sub-central government public authority subject to Welsh devolved regulations, is undertaking an active procurement for the “SA244 Term Service Contract for Confined Space Inspections.” This contract involves the inspection of confined space culverts longer than 900mm according to specific standards and service information. The procurement falls under the works category and is open to below-threshold competition. Interested parties must submit their tenders by the deadline of 2nd September 2025, with the enquiry period ending on 26th August 2025. The project is set to begin on 3rd November 2025 and aims for completion by 3rd November 2028, with the potential for a three-year extension. The procurement will be conducted electronically via the Proactis Supplier Portal.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in civil engineering, diving services, and sewer survey services, making it a fitting opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by its suitability criteria. Companies capable of managing confined space operations, particularly those experienced with culvert structures, are well-positioned to compete. With a value of £720,000 gross, the contract offers a lucrative chance for businesses to expand their portfolio in public sector services while adhering to a clearly defined structure of cost and quality award criteria.

## Notice

Inspection of confined space culverts of various lengths and diameters greater than 900mm in accordance with CS450 and the Service Information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: To increase rate quarterly via the BCIS indices

Renewal: Option to extend for up to an additional further three years subject to agreement between both parties

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046255-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 3 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| 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 | CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HENGOED |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF82 7PG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Caerphilly |
| Electoral ward | Ystrad Mynach |
| Westminster constituency | Caerphilly |
| Delivery location | TLL16 Gwent Valleys |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 44132000 - Culvert elements
- 45221220 - Culverts
- 90491000 - Sewer survey services
- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 15:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046255-2025
- 21 May 2025 at 14:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024074-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046255-2025
  5th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024074-2025
  21st May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login2.Click
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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