Confined Spaces Principal Inspections
The contract covers principal inspections of highway structures, predominantly brick, masonry and concrete arch culverts, together with associated headwalls, wing walls, inlet and outlet structures, drainage and scour protection features. The buyer is VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED, a highways organisation responsible for infrastructure services in the East Midlands. The supplier must identify and record defects, assess structural condition and collect the data required for Bridge Condition Indicator assessments, in accordance with DMRB CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures and the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures. The scope includes providing all labour, plant, equipment, supervision, traffic management, confined-space and access equipment, vegetation clearance and related resources needed to complete the inspections and reports. The estimated contract value is £60,000, although the contract duration and specific delivery locations are not stated. The critical qualification requirement is demonstrable capability to carry out inspections in compliance with DMRB CS 450 and the IMHS, including safe confined-space working.
Buyer: VIA EAST MIDLANDS LIMITED. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 5 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £60k
- Bids close: 30 Oct 2026
- Location: North Nottinghamshire
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 16 Nov 2026 to 5 Mar 2027
- Category: Technical inspection services (71631000)
From the official notice
The works comprise the Principal Inspection of highway structures in accordance with DMRB CS 450 Inspection of Highway Structures and the Inspection Manual for Highway Structures (IMHS), including the identification and recording of defects, condition assessment and the collection of data necessary to support Bridge Condition Indicator (BCI) assessments. The structures included within this commission are predominantly: • Brick arch culverts. • Masonry arch culverts. • Concrete culverts. • Associated headwalls and wing walls. • Inlet and outlet structures. • Associated drainage and scour protection features. The Subcontractor shall provide all labour, plant, equipment, supervision, traffic management, confined space equipment, access equipment, vegetation clearance and associated resources necessary to complete the inspections and reporting.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 30 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £60k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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