--- title: "M284 Underwater Inspection Programme 2025-30" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-150288" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150288" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150288.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150288.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-04-28" --- # M284 Underwater Inspection Programme 2025-30 Buyer: MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-150288 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-150288) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-150288.json) ## Summary Monmouthshire County Council is seeking tenders for the M284 Underwater Inspection Programme 2025-30, focused on managing underwater inspections of 23 structures in Monmouthshire. This tender, classified under the services category, specifically covers marine and technical inspection services and is currently at the Tender stage with an open procurement method. The submission deadline for proposals is 30th May 2025, with the contract award expected by 12th June 2025. Interested bidders are encouraged to use the specified submission portal for application. The initiative falls under regional authority classification and highlights the council's commitment to maintaining local infrastructure in compliance with ecological and safety standards. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine survey services, technical inspection of engineering structures, and diving services. Firms with expertise in these areas, as well as those skilled in managing multi-year inspection programmes, will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, the council considers consortium bids, opening doors for small and medium enterprises to collaborate and take on larger contract responsibilities. Companies that focus on sustainable and ecological compliance in their operations will have a competitive edge, aligning with the project's ecological survey updates requirement. ## Notice The Project is to manage an underwater inspection programme in Monmouthshire over a five-year period, from 2025 to 2030 (year commencing). The inspection programme is to include annual inspections of 23No. structures.For each structure, the Contractor is to make arrangements, carry out the inspection and produce an inspection report.Inspection ArrangementsAll inspection arrangements are to be made as required by the Contractor and are to include, but not limited to:* Programming.* Access requirements, as determined by the Contractor. Underwater Inspection dive team, CCTV, confined space etc.* Risk assessment and method statements.* Public liaison. Inclusive of letter drops, residential access etc.* Traffic/pedestrian management.* Welfare requirements.Inspections are to be carried out in accordance with ecological requirements. Ecology surveys were completed in 2018 and summaries are included for each structure in the Site Information. As part of the inspection arrangements, the contractor is to ensure that this ecological information is updated as required. Only 1No. ecological update is required per structure to cover the five-year programme. It is noted that structure No. 655 was not included in the 2018 ecological surveys and will need to be completed.Inspections and reportingUnderwater inspections are to be carried out accordance with CS 450 requirements and are to include a conditional survey of the structures and soundings of the surrounding riverbeds to check for bed scour.Inspection reports are to be produced in accordance with CS 450 and are to include, but not limited to:* Structure information.* Inspection information.* Inspection findings and defect schedule.* Photographic records* Recommendations. (WA Ref:150288)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150288 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MONMOUTHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | USK | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP15 1GA | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Monmouthshire | | Electoral ward | Llanbadoc and Usk | | Westminster constituency | Monmouthshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 71631400 - Technical inspection services of engineering structures - 98360000 - Marine services - 98363000 - Diving services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2025 at 14:59 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=150288 ## Notice URLs - http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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