Stale Pre-tender

Management & Inspection of Thames Structures

Details

Value
£1,100,000
Topic
Bridge-inspection services
Published
24 July 2025
Submission
29 August 2025

Tender description

The City of London Corporation, acting as trustee for Bridge House Estates (operating as City Bridge Foundation), is seeking early market engagement for two consultancy contracts supporting the management of five iconic Thames bridges and associated structures. The opportunity is split into two Lots: Lot 1: Bridge Inspection Services – covering biennial inspections across 16 varied structures using BridgeStation, delivered by experienced bridge inspectors. We estimate the total value of this contract to be: £250,000 Lot 2: Engineering Consultancy Services – providing asset management, programme implementation, and project support services. We estimate the total value of this contract to be: £900,000 Each Lot will be awarded separately, with contracts commencing 1 April 2026 for a duration of six years to align with the Foundation’s rolling inspection cycle.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published24 July 2025
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About the buyer

City of London Corporation buys as a local authority, and sets out its own procurement policies and requirements for suppliers. Its City Fund draws on rental and interest income from the Corporation's own property, alongside business rates and council tax. New tender opportunities are advertised through the Corporation's Sourcing and Contracts Portal, where suppliers register. Lower-value opportunities also appear on Contracts Finder, with higher-value contracts advertised on Find a Tender. A three-year Commercial Pipeline gives suppliers early visibility of larger opportunities. The Corporation also runs soft market testing to shape future procurements with suppliers.

UK local government drives £140bn in annual procurement, led by social protection (£66.6bn) and education (£57.1bn).

Over the past 5 years, most of City of London Corporation's contract awards have been in architectural and engineering services, business services and construction work.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 71631450 · Bridge-inspection services

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