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title: "Avon Valley Bridge Pier Bearing Inspection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069f25"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-21"
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# Avon Valley Bridge Pier Bearing Inspection

Buyer: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069f25

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## Summary

South Gloucestershire Council has initiated the procurement process for the "Avon Valley Bridge Pier Bearing Inspection" project, which falls under the services category specific to architectural and building-surveying, as well as bridge-inspection services. The project requires an inspection of the pier bearings on the Avon Valley Bridge, including risk assessments and a 3D survey. Located in the UKK12 region, this procurement was awarded on 21 May 2026, with the contract period running from 17 April 2026 to 19 June 2026. This process was conducted via a limited procurement method, signifying a below-threshold competition, and the contract was awarded to UP AND UNDER LIMITED.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for companies specialising in building surveying and bridge inspection services to expand their business portfolio by participating in government contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the architectural and engineering service sectors, particularly those experienced in risk assessments, 3D surveys, and using roped access for structural inspections, would find this type of tender well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in such public contracts brings not only potential revenue growth but also enhances a business's standing as a trusted service provider in the public sector.

## Notice

To undertake a pier bearing inspection on Avon Valley Bridge. To include risk assessments, inspection reports, 3D survey point, roped access of the pier bearings and surrounding bridge elements of the structure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047077-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,660 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS37 5AF |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UP AND UNDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71251000 - Architectural and building-surveying services
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 12:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047077-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047077-2026
  21st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southglos.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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