---
title: "MBC ITT - General & Principal Bridge Inspections"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0775e5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "Maidstone Borough Council"
published: "2026-09-18"
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# MBC ITT - General & Principal Bridge Inspections

Buyer: Maidstone Borough Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0775e5

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council is seeking bridge inspection services for several pedestrian and vehicular bridges that it owns. The requirement covers General Inspections and Principal Inspections, carried out in line with CS 450 guidance for the inspection of highway structures, formerly BD63/17. CS 450 recommends General Inspections every two years and Principal Inspections every six years. The work is therefore aimed at assessing the condition and safety of highway structures through recurring inspection activity. It is a public-sector services opportunity for firms specialising in bridge, highway-structure or civil-engineering inspections, with the council’s bridge network forming the operational focus. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

The procurement has reached tender: Maidstone Borough Council invited offers through an open procedure. Suppliers could submit enquiries until 16 October 2026 at 12:00, with offers due by 23 October 2026 at 12:00. The council planned to complete its award decision by 16 November 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 27 November 2026 to 26 November 2032. Its recorded estimated value is £0 gross, in GBP. There is one service lot. Evaluation is weighted 60% to cost and 40% to quality. Offers may be submitted electronically in English. The opportunity is above the relevant threshold and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

This opportunity suits specialist bridge-inspection consultancies, highway-structure engineering practices and civil-engineering firms with experience inspecting both pedestrian and vehicular bridges. Suppliers should be able to plan and deliver recurring General and Principal Inspections in accordance with CS 450, interpret the condition of highway structures and provide the technical findings needed by a local authority to manage its bridge assets. Relevant capability includes competent inspection teams, sound knowledge of highway-structure safety and condition assessment, and the capacity to maintain inspection coverage across several assets over a long service period. Because quality contributes 40% of the evaluation, bidders will need to demonstrate a credible technical approach as well as competitive pricing. SMEs and VCSEs are expressly considered suitable.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council owns several pedestrian and vehicular bridges that require regular inspection based on the guidance in CS 450 for the inspection of Highway structures (previously BD63/17) which recommends that a General Inspection is carried out every two years and a Principal Inspection is carried out every six years. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Bridge-inspection-services./S27XH9M7DP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/S27XH9M7DP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088903-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2026 - 26 Nov 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | Maidstone Borough Council |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Postcode area | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2026 at 17:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088903-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/088903-2026
  18th September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/S27XH9M7DP
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Bridge-inspection-services./S27XH9M7DP
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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