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title: "Principal Inspections of Glasgow City Council Rope Access Structures 25/27"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837340"
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# Principal Inspections of Glasgow City Council Rope Access Structures 25/27

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837340

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council has issued an open procedure tender for the “Principal Inspections of Glasgow City Council Rope Access Structures 25/27,” focusing on the professional inspection of 18 bridge structures in Glasgow. The procurement process invites electronic submissions and falls under the services category, particularly focusing on general public services. The tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 17th August 2026. The location of the work is within the UKM82 region, aligning with Glasgow's geographic area. A contract period is intended from 12th October 2026 to 9th April 2027, with an estimated contract value of £75,000.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in infrastructure inspections and consultancy. It is particularly suited for companies with expertise in rope access techniques and thorough knowledge of applicable safety standards. Firms equipped with the necessary insurance coverages and a proven track record in executing similar projects are well positioned to compete effectively. The contract also emphasises the inclusion of community benefits, assigning mandatory community benefit points, thereby appealing to socially responsible businesses committed to local development. This encourages a comprehensive approach, blending technical execution with community engagement, which could solidify the successful bidder's reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

Principal Inspections of 18 x bridge structures within Glasgow.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Professional services are required to carry out principal inspections of 18 road structures in Glasgow. The objective is to procure a consultant with access services that can provide the resource to complete the principal inspections to programme.. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560418 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2026 - 9 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560418

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560418
  Principal Inspections of Glasgow City Council Rope Access Structures 25/27 - Principal Inspections of 18 x bridge structures within Glasgow.

## 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-r6ebe6-0000837340
- 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

## Provenance

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