--- title: "Replacement of Under Bridge Inspection Gantries, Tay Road Bridge, Dundee" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775142" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775142" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775142.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775142.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-05" --- # Replacement of Under Bridge Inspection Gantries, Tay Road Bridge, Dundee Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775142 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775142) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000775142.json) ## Summary Dundee City Council has recently awarded a contract for the replacement of under-bridge inspection gantries on the Tay Road Bridge in Dundee. The procurement process, initiated through an open procedure, aimed to design and construct mobile access gantries for maintenance and statutory inspections. The awarded contract, with a value of £5,140,170.75, was signed on 4th December 2024, and the project falls under the works category. The procurement contract addresses environmental wellbeing and fair tax declaration issues, highlighting Dundee City Council's commitment to quality and responsible procurement practices. Major key dates included the tender submission deadline of 6th November 2024, and the commencement of the award period on 23rd October 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on construction, engineering, and specialised maintenance services, especially those capable of handling complex infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Spencer, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to participate, especially businesses with expertise in mobile access design, environmental compliance, and innovative engineering solutions. Successful bidders will not only benefit from a substantial financial return but also from the chance to enhance their portfolio with a high-profile project, gaining exposure and experience in public infrastructure maintenance and improvement. Additionally, subcontracting opportunities exist, particularly in EC&I and hydraulic design, creating further business growth potential. ## Notice Design and construction of mobile access under bridge inspection gantries This Tender is being undertaken by Dundee City Council on behalf of Tay Road Bridge Joint Board ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provide under deck, bearing, box girder and pier access for maintenance and statutory inspections of Tay Road Bridge, Dundee. Additional Quality Criteria: These are pass/fail Questions Environmental Wellbeing (Climate Change Duties) Fair Tax Declaration Renewal: possible 6 month extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519659 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,800,000 | | Lots value | £3,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,140,170 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | DUNDEE | | Post town | Dundee | | Postcode | DD1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City | | Local authority | Dundee City | | Electoral ward | Maryfield | | Westminster constituency | Dundee Central | | Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SPENCER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works ## Release History - 5 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519659 - 16 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516355 - 22 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512652 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512652&idx=5 4th October 2024 - As discussed during site visit - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512652&idx=4 4th October 2024 - As discussed during site visit - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512652&idx=3 4th October 2024 - Questions raised during site visit - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512652&idx=2 1st October 2024 - Details of Top Platform Hanger - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512652&idx=1 22nd August 2024 - Tender Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512652 Replacement of Under Bridge Inspection Gantries, Tay Road Bridge, Dundee - Design and construction of mobile access under bridge inspection gantries This Tender is being undertaken by Dundee City Council on behalf of Tay Road Bridge Joint Board - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519659 Replacement of Under Bridge Inspection Gantries, Tay Road Bridge, Dundee - Design and construction of mobile access under bridge inspection gantries This Tender is being undertaken by Dundee City Council on behalf of Tay Road Bridge Joint Board ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775142 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Default.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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