PL0355 Underwater Inspections of Highway Structures 2026-27
Worcestershire County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £49,950
Deadline
Not specified
Published
5 June 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
Worcestershire County Council maintains more than 1400 bridges and retaining walls within the county. Many of these structures cross watercourses of various sizes.
As the Highway Authority, the Council has a duty under the Highways Act 1982 to ensure all its structures are safe for public use. Underwater inspections are required to be carried out to structures over watercourses which are too deep or too long to be inspected by general or principal inspections The contracting authority sought quotations for the Underwater Inspections of Highways Structures.
The request for quotations was issued to 3 suppliers in line with the internal procurement procedures. One response was received which was assessed as meeting the specification and providing value for money The contract for the service will be for a 1-year period.
Regulations cited
- Highways Act 1982
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Award Details
G W Marine Systems Limited
£49,950
Likely incumbents
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- 1
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST
5 contracts wonlatest 22 Jul 2026£63m
total awarded
- 2
ACT ON ENERGY
£942,563
total awarded
- 3
Barnardo's
3 contracts wonlatest 31 Jul 2026ends 31 Oct 2034£2m
total awarded
- 4
Redditch Borough Council
3 contracts wonlatest 21 Jul 2026£2m
total awarded
- 5
ACTION FOR CHILDREN
£191,700
total awarded
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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Worcestershire County CouncilKey Dates
Published
5 June 2026
Submission deadline
Not specified
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PROCUREMENT SUMMARY Procedure: Open Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023. Contract Length: 24 Months + 12 Month Extension + 12 Month Extension. Maximum Contract Duration: 48 Mo