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title: "Bells Bridge Operation and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000515965"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL"
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# Bells Bridge Operation and Maintenance

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000515965

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council is conducting a public procurement process for the "Bells Bridge Operation and Maintenance" project, primarily within the services industry. This procurement is currently in the Award stage, following the tender period which ended on 8 December 2017. The project's focus is on the operation and 24-hour maintenance of Bell’s Bridge in Glasgow. This initiative is essential for ensuring the safe navigation of vessels as mandated by the Bell’s Bridge Order Confirmation Act 1995. The awarded contractors must cooperate with each other, and with the council and Clydeport Authority. The procurement was undertaken via an open procedure, indicating broad participation opportunities for interested suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on public service operations and maintenance, particularly those with capabilities in infrastructure management and marine operations. Potential competitors could include large firms experienced in bridge operations and maintenance, engineering companies, and service providers with expertise in public works contracts. Winning this contract could lead to sustained engagements, as the awarded contractor may also have opportunities for renewal and long-term collaboration with Glasgow City Council.

## Notice

The Council is inviting tender bids to appoint a contractor for the following:- Lot 1 - Operation of Bell's Bridge, Glasgow Lot 2 - Maintenance of Bell's Bridge, Glasgow. Glasgow City Council has responsibility to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of Bell's Bridge in Glasgow. Under the terms of the Bell's Bridge Order Confirmation Act 1995, the Council is required to open Bell's Bridge at such times and for such periods as the Senior Marine Operations Manager states, to enable the passage of vessels through the navigation channel. The appointed contractor(s) will be required to co-operate with each other in the event that separate contractors are appointed and also to co-operate with Glasgow City Council and Clydeport Authority.

### Lot Information

Operation of Bell's Bridge, Glasgow

The appointed contractor is to provide a 24 hour operating service, including the cost of communication equipment and other overheads, with a requirement to open and close Bell's Bridge within two hours of first notification between the hours of 8am and 8pm or four hours prior notice at all other times.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Plus 12 months

Maintenance of Bell's Bridge, Glasgow

The appointed contractor is to provide a 24 hour maintenance service, including the cost of communication equipment, licences, and other overheads, with a restriction that Bell's Bridge should be able to open, within two hours of first notification between the hours of 8am and 8pm or four hours prior notice at all other times (including during maintenance/servicing).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Renewal: Plus 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321668 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2.5 years from award date |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,399 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLASGOW SCIENCE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 63712310 - Bridge operating services
- 71300000 - Engineering services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321668
- 6 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300239

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300239
  Bells Bridge Operation and Maintenance - The Council is inviting tender bids to appoint a contractor for the following:- Lot 1 - Operation of Bell's Bridge, Glasgow Lot 2 - Maintenance of Bell's Bridge, Glasgow. Glasgow City Council has responsibility to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of Bell's Bridge in Glasgow. Under the terms of the Bell's Bridge Order Confirmation Act 1995, the Council is required to open Bell's Bridge at such times and for such periods as the Senior Marine Operations Manager states, to enable the passage of vessels through the navigation channel. The appointed contractor(s) will be required to co-operate with each other in the event that separate contractors are appointed and also to co-operate with Glasgow City Council and Clydeport Authority.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321668
  Bells Bridge Operation and Maintenance - The Council is inviting tender bids to appoint a contractor for the following:- Lot 1 - Operation of Bell's Bridge, Glasgow Lot 2 - Maintenance of Bell's Bridge, Glasgow. Glasgow City Council has responsibility to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of Bell's Bridge in Glasgow. Under the terms of the Bell's Bridge Order Confirmation Act 1995, the Council is required to open Bell's Bridge at such times and for such periods as the Senior Marine Operations Manager states, to enable the passage of vessels through the navigation channel. The appointed contractor(s) will be required to co-operate with each other in the event that separate contractors are appointed and also to co-operate with Glasgow City Council and Clydeport Authority.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000515965
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

## Provenance

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