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title: "Underwater Inspections of Highways Structures 2026-2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ae80"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-05"
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# Underwater Inspections of Highways Structures 2026-2027

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ae80

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## Summary

Worcestershire County Council, functioning as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for the "Underwater Inspections of Highways Structures 2026-2027" contract. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically within technical inspection and diving services. The project is aimed at inspecting highway structures across watercourses within the county of Worcestershire, as mandated by the Highways Act 1982. The procurement was conducted through a direct method for contracts below the threshold, without competition, and it was completed by 5th June 2026. The contract is scheduled to run for one year, concluding on 4th May 2027, and is active from the date it was signed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in technical inspection and diving services, particularly those capable of operating below procurement threshold values. Companies like G W Marine Systems Limited, which is an SME that successfully secured the contract, exemplify the type of supplier suitable for such projects. Collaboration with public authorities in complex projects such as underwater inspections can leverage these businesses' expertise, allowing them to showcase their technical prowess and potentially secure future contracts within this niche but essential domain in public infrastructure maintenance.

## Notice

Worcestershire County Council maintains more than 1400 bridges and retaining walls within the county. Many of these structures cross watercourses of various sizes. As the Highway Authority, the Council has a duty under the Highways Act 1982 to ensure all its structures are safe for public use. Underwater inspections are required to be carried out to structures over watercourses which are too deep or too long to be inspected by general or principal inspections The contracting authority sought quotations for the Underwater Inspections of Highways Structures. The request for quotations was issued to 3 suppliers in line with the internal procurement procedures. One response was received which was assessed as meeting the specification and providing value for money The contract for the service will be for a 1-year period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053257-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2026 - 4 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,950 |
| Contracts value | £49,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | G W MARINE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053257-2026
- 5 Jun 2026 at 10:28 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053239-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053257-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053239-2026
  5th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gw-marine.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.worcestershire.gov.uk

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