Planning

Management & Inspection of Thames Structures

  • The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-042931

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0565d1

Published 24 July 2025, 4:37pm



Scope

Reference

25_15_PS

Description

The City of London Corporation, acting as trustee for Bridge House Estates (operating as City Bridge Foundation), is seeking early market engagement for two consultancy contracts supporting the management of five iconic Thames bridges and associated structures.

The opportunity is split into two Lots:

Lot 1: Bridge Inspection Services - covering biennial inspections across 16 varied structures using BridgeStation, delivered by experienced bridge inspectors.

We estimate the total value of this contract to be: £250,000

Lot 2: Engineering Consultancy Services - providing asset management, programme implementation, and project support services.

We estimate the total value of this contract to be: £900,000

Each Lot will be awarded separately, with contracts commencing 1 April 2026 for a duration of six years to align with the Foundation's rolling inspection cycle.

Total value (estimated)

  • £1,200,000 excluding VAT
  • £1,440,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2032
  • 6 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services

Contract locations

  • UKI - London

Engagement

Engagement deadline

29 August 2025

Engagement process description

This PME seeks input on the contract scope, delivery models, and market capability. It does not represent a call for competition.

PME Questionnaire Deadline: 29th August by 12:00 noon

Responses must be submitted via: https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com


Participation

Particular suitability

  • Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
  • Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

30 September 2025


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: Georgia Lawrence

Email: georgia.lawrence@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Website: https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk

Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government