Published date: 15 March 2024
Last edited date: 26 March 2024
This notice was replaced on 15 March 2024
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Early engagement (published 15 March 2024, last edited 27 March 2024)
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 71250000
Structural engineering consultancy services - 71312000
Location of contract
England
Procurement reference
SWALE001-DN715142-38323265
Published date
15 March 2024
Closing date
2 April 2024
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Swale Borough Council is inviting quotations for a structural inspection of a footbridge over Network Rail Sheerness branch line off Cromwell Road, Sheerness.
Evidence of previous inspections of structures over the Rail Network need to be submitted for consideration. This should include copies of previous RAMS, WPP and BAPA agreement with Network Rail.
The survey should be carried out by a suitably qualified structural engineer with the relevant experience and qualifications in bridge structures, and all necessary permissions from Network Rail. Following the inspection, a report will be submitted to Swale Borough Council including the below information:
• Condition of the structure (including load bearing frame)
• List of remedial works needed (listed in "high", "medium" and "low" priority order with timescales for each)
• Recommended timeline for future inspections (e.g., annually, bi-annual etc) including an indication of ongoing inspection costs. Please note there is no guarantee that the successful bidder for this inspection would be awarded any future inspections based on this Expression of Interest / quotation process.
The successful Contractor will need to liaise with Network Rail regarding Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS), Work Package Plan (WPP) and Basic Asset Protection Agreement (BAPA) and submit copies of these to Swale Borough Council. Swale Borough Council will evaluate the findings of the report and will seek quotations on any works identified.
The evaluation criteria will be based on 60 Price 40 non-price/quality.
The contract commencement/end date will be confirmed once agreements are in place.
Quotations and supporting information must be submitted / uploaded on the Council's e-tendering portal. The closing date for submission of Expressions of Interest and quotations is 2 April 2024 at 09:00hrs
Please see attached document for location plan and photos of the bridge.
Network Rail Footbridge details: ELR SEJ2, Railway ID 751A
More information
Previous notice about this procurement
West Minster Footbridge Off Cromwell Road, Sheerness, Kent - Expressions of Interest - A1096
- Early engagement
- Published 15 March 2024
Links
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- http://procontract.due-north.com
- Expressions of interest must be submitted/ uploaded to Procontract Portal
About the buyer
Contact name
Charlotte Knowles
Address
Swale Borough Council
Swale House, East Street
Sittingbourne
ME103HT
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 1795417584
Website
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