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title: "Bridge and Culvert Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05cc4f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL"
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# Bridge and Culvert Inspections

Buyer: SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05cc4f

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## Summary

The Scottish Borders Council is conducting a public procurement process for consultancy services focused on Bridge and Culvert Inspections. This falls under the services industry category and is classified as bridge-inspection services under CPV code 71631450. The procurement stage is currently complete, with an active contract awarded to AECOM. This open procedure, governed by the legal framework 32014L0024, is connected to the region designated as UKM91. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 440,968.22, was signed on 8th December 2025. The procurement process entailed significant participation, evidenced by 14 bids, including submissions from SMEs, and electronic submissions were fully utilised.

This tender represents valuable business growth opportunities, particularly for consultancy businesses specialising in infrastructure inspections and maintenance. Companies experienced in bridge and culvert evaluations can leverage their expertise in service quality and competitive pricing, given the award criteria split of 60% quality and 40% price. The inclusion of community benefits within the council's procurement strategy further opens potential for businesses that can deliver additional social and economic value. As Scottish Borders Council is a regional authority, local and regional businesses stand to gain significantly from engaging with this and similar tenders, particularly if they can adhere to the council's goals for community benefit from contracts exceeding GBP 25,000.

## Notice

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking a consultant to provide Bridge and Culvert Inspections. The Council's 'Bridge Team' have duty under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to manage and maintain the bridge stock such that it is safe and fit for purpose. A significant element of this duty is inspecting the bridges to determine their condition and take appropriate action as required.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) wishes to appoint a consultant to provide Bridge and Culvert Inspections. The Council's 'Bridge Team' have duty under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to manage and maintain the bridge stock such that it is safe and fit for purpose. A significant element of this duty is inspecting the bridges to determine their condition and take appropriate action as required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085371-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £440,968 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 0SA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Selkirkshire |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45221220 - Culverts
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085371-2025
- 14 Oct 2025 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065197-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812656
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00394

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