--- title: "Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000469598" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000469598" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000469598.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000469598.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSPORT SCOTLAND SOUTH EAST" published: "2017-09-25" --- # Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017 Buyer: TRANSPORT SCOTLAND SOUTH EAST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000469598 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000469598) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000469598.json) ## Summary Transport Scotland South East is conducting a procurement process titled "Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017," aimed at appointing a qualified contractor to perform an internal inspection and investigation of the suspension cables on the Forth Road Bridge. This tender falls under the services industry category and is located in South Queensferry, West Lothian, UK. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure, with a submission deadline set for 8 December 2016. The project is anticipated to begin in April 2018, lasting approximately six months, following the award of the contract. This opportunity holds significant potential for businesses specialising in civil and structural engineering services, particularly those with experience in inspecting major infrastructure projects such as bridges. Economic operators looking to compete should possess a strong financial standing, relevant technical capabilities, and the necessary certifications, including those related to health and safety management. The project may also foster additional subcontracting opportunities and community benefits, helping to enhance the economic landscape of the region. ## Notice Transport Scotland wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake an internal inspection and investigation of the main suspension cables on the Forth Road Bridge. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Transport Scotland is an agency of the Scottish Government and contracts in the name of and on behalf of the Scottish Ministers. Transport Scotland has identified the requirement to appoint a Main Contractor to undertake an internal inspection and investigation of the main suspension cables at the Forth Road Bridge. These works are due to commence on site in April 2018 for a period of approximately 6 months. The Main Contractor will be procured through a competitive tender procedure, in accordance with the restricted procedure as stated in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Due to project complexity, the project requires to be performed by a single contractor and as such shall not be divided into lots. To be considered for this contract economic operators are required to complete the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD) in accordance with this Contract Notice. Economic operators shall be evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, on the basis of information they have provided within the ESPD. Project Details The Forth Road Bridge spans the Firth of Forth and carries the A90 Trunk Road between Fife and Lothian. The bridge consists of two approach viaducts and a suspension bridge which forms the main section of the structure. The main span is 1006 metres long with side spans each of 408 metres. The deck is an open steel truss with an orthotropic stiffened plate on the main span and a reinforced concrete slab on the side spans. The suspended truss is supported by two aerially spun cables each of approximately 590mm diameter. Following work which had been undertaken in the USA, the first internal inspection of the main cables on the Bridge was undertaken in 2004 following the recommendations of NCHRP Report 534 (Guidelines for Inspection and Strength Evaluation of Suspension Bridge Parallel Wire Cables). Each of the main cables was opened in 5 locations (3 low level and 2 high level). The low level locations were accessed from scaffolds and the high level locations from specially constructed steel platforms. Following the inspection, the strength of the cables were evaluated using the NCHRP Brittle Wire model. In 2006 an acoustic monitoring system was installed on the main cables of the Bridge to monitor the number of wire breaks in the main cables. In 2006, a contract was also awarded to install a dehumidification system to the main cables. This involved sealing the main cables to make them air tight and then pumping dehumidified air through the voids, between the individual wires which make up the cables. The 2nd internal inspection of the main cables was included within the main cable dehumidification works contract to allow the condition of the cables to be ascertained prior to the commissioning of the dehumidification system. This project was completed towards the end of 2009. In 2012 the 3rd internal inspection of the main cables was undertaken. This involved unwrapping a total of 8 No panels to allow inspection of the internal wires. The principal elements of the proposed works will comprise, but will not be limited to: - Refurbishment, modification, load testing and certification of purpose designed cable gantries - Refurbishment and testing of a purpose designed cable compactor and wrapping machine - Provision of detailed method statements - Installation and removal of cable gantries and access cradles - Erection and removal of low level scaffolding platforms - Removal and reinstatement of main cable elastomeric wrap - Removal, reinstatement and recommissioning of main cable dehumificiation and acoustic monitoring equipment - Unwrapping of the main cables including the removal of lead and zinc waste - Cable wedging - Wire sampling and splicing - Cable compaction and wrapping - Provision of as-constructed information - Provision of Health and Safety File.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296468 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2017 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Sep 2017 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT SCOTLAND SOUTH EAST | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G4 0HF | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 43321000 - Bridge-suspension equipment - 44212100 - Bridge - 44212110 - Bridge sections - 44212120 - Structures of bridges - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services - 71631000 - Technical inspection services - 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services ## Release History - 25 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296468 - 7 Nov 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263098 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263098&idx=3 9th November 2016 - Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263098&idx=5 9th November 2016 - Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263098&idx=1 9th November 2016 - Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017 ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263098&idx=4 9th November 2016 - Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017 ESPD - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV263098&idx=2 9th November 2016 - Community Benefits, Freedom of Information and Subcontracting - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV263098 Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017 - Transport Scotland wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake an internal inspection and investigation of the main suspension cables on the Forth Road Bridge. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP296468 Forth Road Bridge Main Cable Internal Inspection 2017 - Transport Scotland wishes to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to undertake an internal inspection and investigation of the main suspension cables on the Forth Road Bridge. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.transportscotland.gsi.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000469598 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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