Bridge and Culvert Inspections

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Borders Council

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

Contact Email: procurement@scotborders.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1835824000

Status
active

Procedure
open

Value
400000.0 GBP

Published
14 Oct 2025, 00:00

Deadline
13 Nov 2025, 12:00

Contract Start
n/a

Contract End
n/a

Category
services

CPV
71631450

Region
n/a

Awarded To
n/a

Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking a consultant to provide Bridge and Culvert Inspections. The Councilâs âBridge Teamâ 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 Councilâs âBridge Teamâ 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

Documents

Document Title: Bridge and Culvert Inspections

Document Description: Scottish Borders Council (the Council) is seeking a consultant to provide Bridge and Culvert Inspections. The Councilâs âBridge Teamâ 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.

Document Title: 1001534 - Bridge and Culvert Inspections NEC4 PSSC Contract Data

Document Title: 1001534 - Tender Information

Document Title: 1001534 - Bridge and Culvert Inspections - Z Clauses NEC4 PSSC

Document Title: 1001534 - Privacy Notice

Document Title: 1001534 - Bidders Response Quality Questions

Document Title: 1001534 - Community Benefit Guidance

Document Title: 1001534 - Community Benefit Contract Plan

Document Title: 1001534 - Fair Work First Including Real Living Wage

Document Title: 4C.1.2 Technical Experience Document (SPD)

Document Title: 4C7 - Climate Change Plan Bidder response (SPD)

Document Title: 1001534 - Forms and Declrations

Document Title: 1001534 - Freedom of Information

Document Title: 1001534 - Supplier Checklist

Document Title: Bridge & Culvert Inspections Locations

Document Title: 1001534 - Bridge and Culvert Inspections NEC4 PSSC Contract Data Revised 221025

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