Scope
Reference
DN807645
Description
Cormac Solutions is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of highway structures which mainly take the form of bridges, culverts and retaining walls. Approximately 20% of these structures present problems of access so that a diving or remote camera inspection is required as part of the general inspection. It’s a biennial cycle of inspections
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £280,000 excluding VAT
- £336,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 3 years, 11 months, 11 days
Description of possible extension:
Two year contract initially with one option to extend for a further two years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services
- 98363000 - Diving services
Contract locations
- UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
This framework will award the contract to one supplier, who will have the responsibility for the duration of the initial contract (and subsequent extension if applicable) to complete the inspections as required
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 March 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
20 March 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 April 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerical | Commercial - 60% |
Price | 60.00% |
| Quality | Quality - 30% |
Quality | 30.00% |
| Social Value | Social Value - 10% |
Quality | 10.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Corserv Solutions Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMR-9471-JTYZ
Western Group Centre
Scorrier
TR16 5EH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mike Timson
Telephone: +44 1111
Email: Michael.Timson@corservltd.co.uk
Website: https://www.corservltd.co.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)