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Bridge and Culvert Inspections

Scottish Borders Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Borders Council

Buyer Address: Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, UKM91, TD6 0SA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: N/A

Contact Email: procurement@scotborders.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1835824000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
400000.0 GBP
Published
14 Oct 2025, 12:55
Deadline
13 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71631450 - Bridge-inspection services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking a consultant to provide Bridge and Culvert Inspections. The Council’s ‘Bridge Team’ have duty under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to manage and maintain the bridge stock such that it is safe and fit for purpose. A significant element of this duty is inspecting the bridges to determine their condition and take appropriate action as required.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Scottish Borders Council (the Council) wishes to appoint a consultant to provide Bridge and Culvert Inspections. The Council’s ‘Bridge Team’ have duty under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to manage and maintain the bridge stock such that it is safe and fit for purpose. A significant element of this duty is inspecting the bridges to determine their condition and take appropriate action as required.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

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