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Management & Inspection of Thames Structures

The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London

Buyer Address: PO Box 270, City of London, UKI43, EC2P 2EJ, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Lewis Dance

Contact Email: lewis.dance@cityoflondon.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: 020 7606 3030

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
1100000.0 GBP
Gross: 1320000.0 GBP
Published
20 Oct 2025, 14:36
Deadline
12 Dec 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

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.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066795-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: Bridge Inspection Contract

Lot 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 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 200,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 240,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2032-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Questions (35%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Responsible Procurement (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (50%)

Lot Title: Engineering Consultancty Contract

Lot 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 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Value: GBP 900,000.00

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 1,080,000.00

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2026-04-01T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2032-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technial Questions (35%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Responsible Procurement (15%)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (50%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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