Awarded contract

Principal Bridge Inspections 2026/27 East Kent & Mid/ West Kent Lot 2 (Rail and Non-Rail Bridges)

Details

Value
£203,088.87
Duration
1 year
Topic
Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
Published
9 June 2026

Tender description

The Supplier shall undertake the Principal Inspections (PI) of highway structures including planning, programming, and reporting. Inspections are to be carried out in accordance with CS 450 (Inspection of Highway Structures), Inspection Manual for Highway Structures Volumes 1 and 2 (as published by TSO May 2007) together with other current recognised national and local practice. Structures to be Inspected include both rail bridge and non-rail bridge inspections, and inspections within confined spaces. This Contract has been awarded via SC23172 Professional Services Framework

Timeline

  1. Completed: Award date1 April 2026
  2. Completed: Award published9 June 2026
    Current notice
  3. Next: Contract expiry date31 March 2027in 6 months

About the buyer

Kent County Council is the local authority for Kent, and advertises its tenders through the Kent Business Portal. Opportunities above a set value threshold appear there, and each listing carries a summary, key dates and the contract period. Suppliers register on the portal before expressing interest in an opportunity. The council follows a fully auditable process that complies with public procurement legislation. Unsuccessful bidders can request feedback on their submission once a decision is made. The Commercial Strategy for 2026 to 2028 aims to simplify procurement processes and engage Kent-based businesses, SMEs and VCSEs early.

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 Kent County Council's contract awards have been in construction work, health and social work and business services.

Relevant CPV codes

  • 71000000 · Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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