--- title: "GCC006539CPU - Cathcart Footbridges Post-tensioned special inspection and Principal Inspection" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832433" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832433" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832433.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832433.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-21" --- # GCC006539CPU - Cathcart Footbridges Post-tensioned special inspection and Principal Inspection Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832433 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832433) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832433.json) ## Summary Glasgow City Council has issued an open tender for the "Cathcart Footbridges Post-tensioned special inspection and Principal Inspection" under procurement ID GCC006539CPU. This tender seeks professional services for non-destructive testing, concrete surveys, and principal inspections on two footbridges over the West Coast mainline railway in Glasgow, located in region UKM82. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions due by 22nd June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category with a focus on general public services and is conducted as an open procedure, adhering to the electronic submission method outlined on the Public Contracts Scotland website. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering and inspection services, particularly for those experienced in structural inspections and non-destructive testing. Companies offering innovative surveying solutions and demonstrating compliance with health and safety standards, as well as possessing robust financial and insurance credentials, are well-positioned to compete. Successful bidders will have the chance to build a working relationship with Glasgow City Council, potentially opening doors for future collaborations within the public sector and contributing to regional infrastructure assessments. ## Notice The council invites tender bids for the professional services to carry out non-destructive testing, concrete survey and principal inspection on both Cathcart Footbridges spanning the West Coast mainline railway. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The main aim of this tender exercise is for a suitable supplier to inspect and determine the current condition of two post-tensioned footbridges spanning over the west coast mainline and undertake a post-tensioned special inspection (PTSI) site inspection and site investigation, Principal Inspection (PI) and a concrete condition survey of the two structures. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556312 | | 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 | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 44212120 - Structures of bridges - 45221113 - Footbridge construction work - 45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work - 45262330 - Concrete repair work - 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556312 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556312 GCC006539CPU - Cathcart Footbridges Post-tensioned special inspection and Principal Inspection - The council invites tender bids for the professional services to carry out non-destructive testing, concrete survey and principal inspection on both Cathcart Footbridges spanning the West Coast mainline railway. ## Notice URLs - http://www.glasgow.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832433 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court - https://www.supplierjourney.scot/prompt-payment/what-do-i-need-do-prompt-payment ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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