---
title: "Principal Bridge Inspections 2023"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000732201"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-18"
---

# Principal Bridge Inspections 2023

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000732201

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council is seeking tenders for the "Principal Bridge Inspections 2023" contract, open for submission until 19th June 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category and involves the principal inspection of 48 bridges within the Orkney Islands Council Area. The contract, valued at £50,000 GBP, offers business growth potential in the bridge inspection industry, with a particular focus on bridge engineering and inspection firms.

This contracting process by the Orkney Islands Council is currently in the tender stage, with a clear deadline for bid submissions set for 19th June 2023. Businesses interested in bridge inspection and engineering services, especially those with expertise in the assessment of load capacity for bridges, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract presents a chance for firms operating in the United Kingdom to expand their portfolios and establish relationships with a regional or local authority for future collaborations.

## Notice

Principal Inspection of 48No. bridges to CS450, and the load assessment of 7No. bridges.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The principal inspection of 48No. bridges within the Orkney Islands Council Area, comprising bridges and culverts (>0.9m span). The bridges are located as follows: 39 No. on Orkney Mainland, 7 No. on Hoy and 2 No. on Rousay. In addition bridge load capacity assessments & bridge assessment reports shall be produced for 7No. Orkney mainland bridges.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478801 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

## Release History

- 18 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478801

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478801&idx=1
  9th June 2023 - Contract Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478801&idx=6
  9th June 2023 - Contract Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478801&idx=5
  25th May 2023 - SI Appendix - Bridge Descriptions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478801&idx=2
  18th May 2023 - Location Plan
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478801&idx=3
  18th May 2023 - SI Appendix A - Photos
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478801&idx=4
  18th May 2023 - SI Appendix B - Previous Inspections
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478801
  Principal Bridge Inspections 2023 - Principal Inspection of 48No. bridges to CS450, and the load assessment of 7No. bridges.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732201
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=732201
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=732201
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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