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)
- £1,100,000 excluding VAT
- £1,320,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2032
- Possible extension to 31 March 2035
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended up to 3 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71631450 - Bridge-inspection services
Contract locations
- UKI - London
Lot 1. Bridge Inspection Contract
Description
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 value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Engineering Consultancty Contract
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £900,000 excluding VAT
- £1,080,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Bridge Inspection Contract
Lot 2. Engineering Consultancty Contract
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
5 December 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 December 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
This tendering exercise is being undertaken using the electronic tendering system 'City of London Corporation Sourcing & Contracts Portal' (https://cityoflondon.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/). Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system in order to participate and registration is free. The estimated contract value given at sections 31 and 32 is for the full duration of the contract including the maximum possible extensions. The estimated annual contract value is therefore: Lot 1: £33,333 (6 years without extention) Lot 2: £150,000 (6 Years without extention)
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 January 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1. Bridge Inspection Contract
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Pricing Document |
Price | 50% |
| Technical Questions | 1. - Previous Experience 2. - BICS cerrtified Inspectors 3. - Staff 4. - Capacity / Staff Level 5. - Proposed Staff 6. - Bridestation Experience |
Quality | 35% |
| Responsible Procurement | 1. - COL's Experience Business Stratergy Outcomes 2. - Carbon Cost |
Quality | 15% |
Lot 2. Engineering Consultancty Contract
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Pricing Document |
Price | 50% |
| Technial Questions | 1. - Previous Experience 2. - BICS cerrtified Inspectors 3. - Staff 4. - Capacity / Staff Level 5. - Proposed Staff 6. - Bridestation Experience |
Quality | 35% |
| Responsible Procurement | 1. - COL's Experience Business Stratergy Outcomes 2. - Carbon Cost |
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 design team (for example to provide additional goods, services or works).
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