Published date: 15 December 2020

This notice was replaced on 9 February 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 9 February 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Technical inspection services - 71631000

  • Road-inspection services - 71631480

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

BLACK001-DN514976-61467073

Published date

15 December 2020

Closing date

26 January 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

Blackpool Council's (The Authority) Highways Department wish to undertake visual safety inspections of the Sea wall, Parade Area, beach access points, Cliff paths and all assets within the defined area. To identify, issue job tickets and then monitor completion of the work in accordance with the guidelines.
As required, provide detailed reports to the Engineer for Coastal Defence to defend against injury claims, which will most likely require appearing in court as an expert witness.


About the buyer

Contact name

Trish Rimmer

Address

PO Box 4
Blackpool
FY1 1NA
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1253478592

Email

trish.rimmer@blackpool.gov.uk

Website

http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/