Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bce-4ae2-738f-bea3-1db3c954ef11/management-inspection-of-thames-structures

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Management & Inspection of Thames Structures

[The Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-mayor-and-commonalty-and-citizens-of-the-city-of-london)

Estimated value

£1,100,000

Published

13 Apr 2026

Deadline

Closed

12 Dec 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Split into 2 lots

    You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Bridge-inspection services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-0565d1-2026-04-13T10:24:37+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-0565d1-2026-04-13T10:24:37+01:00)

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