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title: "Principal Rail Bridge Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0606ea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-15"
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# Principal Rail Bridge Inspections

Buyer: GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0606ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Principal Rail Bridge Inspections" was conducted by Gateshead Borough Council, a regional authority located in Gateshead, UKC22. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on bridge-inspection services. The award stage of the procurement is complete, with the contract signed on 7th January 2026. The procurement method used was limited, executed without prior call for competition but rather through further competition within the NEPO212 Framework - Lot 2.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in infrastructure inspections, particularly those with expertise in rail bridge safety. Given the nature of the service, companies with experience in delivering high-quality inspection services that can also demonstrate social value would have found this tender appealing. The awarded company, Waterman Infrastructure and Environment Ltd, which is a large-scale supplier based in London, successfully secured the contract. Businesses looking to grow in the infrastructure sector might consider aligning their offers with quality, social value, and competitive pricing to enhance their prospects in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The Local Highway Authority requires that highway structures are safe for use and fit for purpose. In accordance with good practice, principal inspections of 12 rail bridges managed by Gateshead Council are to be undertaken.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procedure was further competition through NEPO212 Framework - Lot 2

### Procurement Information

Procedure was awarded via further competition through NEPO212 Framework - Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003589-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,350 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GATESHEAD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003589-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gateshead.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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