Scope
Description
The service to be provided relates primarily to the Client's local authority function in relation to its stock of approximately 78 highway structures but excluding the five river bridges referred to above. The stock consists of road-over-road bridges, road-over-rail bridges, pedestrian walkway-over-road bridges, pedestrian subways and a network of service subways.
The Consultant should note that the network of service subways are defined as confined spaces and a permit to work procedure is operated. This is also the case for the disused pedestrian subways and public convenience in the Aldgate area, which are now sealed and accessed by manholes in most cases.
The Client undertakes a 6-year rolling programme of structural inspection which consists of a General Inspection (GI) of each bridge every two years and a more detailed Principal Inspection (PI) every 6 years. A draft inspection programme for the contract period is included in Annex 4.
Further information can be found inside of the tender documents -
Total value (estimated)
- £1,100,000 excluding VAT
- £1,320,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 April 2026 to 13 April 2029
- Possible extension to 13 April 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Extention are avaliable subject to performance and need to the City discretion
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71312000 - Structural engineering consultancy services
Participation
Particular suitability
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 February 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
25 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/esop/ogc-host/public/cityoflondon/web/login.jst?_ncp=1734337552440.476367-1 - submissions to be submitted via the Capital Esourcing Portal
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
30 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Scored using a pricing schedule submission |
Price | 50% |
| Technical Questions | Questions avaliable inside of the tender documents |
Quality | 35% |
| Responsible Procurement Questions | Questions avaliable inside of the tender documents |
Quality | 15% |
Other information
Payment terms
Please refer to procurement documents
Description of risks to contract performance
The requirements are to provide the contracted services to the end of the works project. The contract may require modification in the event of project overrun to ensure continuation of service and technical expertise is retained from the appointed contractor.
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYQD-1693-MYXR
PO Box 270
City of London
EC2P 2EJ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Lewis Dance
Telephone: 020 7606 3030
Email: lewis.dance@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government