Confined Spaces Principal Inspections

What the buyer is asking for

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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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   5 Oct 2026, 15:06 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 20 days

   26 Oct 2026, 11:00 GMT
3. Submission deadlinein 24 days

   30 Oct 2026, 11:00 GMT

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

1. Tender notice5 Oct 2026, 15:06 BST093913-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender