Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be1-a6e1-7169-9ece-00e91752f531/visual-asset-inspector-accreditation-for-flood-coastal-and-environmental-assets awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Visual Asset Inspector Accreditation for Flood, Coastal and Environmental Assets [Environment Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/environment-agency) Estimated value £500,000 Published 30 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 3 Aug 2026 ## 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. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This contract relates to three departments who help us fulfil our responsibilities across England. The three departments are Flood & Coastal Risk Management (FCRM), Water, Land & Biodiversity (WLB) and Navigation. They each use a wide variety of operational assets, which are described in more detail below. To be an effective and efficient asset manager we require staff working for, or on behalf of, us to have suitable skills, knowledge and experience. A key role contributing to the management of our ‘fixed’, not Mechanical, Electrical Instrumentation, Control and Automation (MEICA), assets is undertaken by externally accredited, Asset Inspectors (AIs). AIs visit our assets and visually assess their condition. ### Background to existing contract The current/existing contract (Ref: C12962) with JBA for the T98 & T98a Visual Asset Inspection (New accreditation and Reaccreditation- Area Health check) training ends 21/10/2026. We have used the last of the extensions (4 +1+1) so we needed to undertake a procurement. To ensure continuation of service, we have completed a compliant procurement exercise in time to commence the new contract on 22/10/2026. Additionally, there is the potential for further work to assist the EA in developing the course and providing technical advice. ### Objective The overarching objective of this procurement is to ensure that Asset Inspectors (AIs) working for, or on behalf of, the Environment Agency (EA) are able to carry out visual inspections of EA assets competently, consistently, and safely. To achieve this, all AIs must successfully complete and pass the T98 Visual Asset Accreditation course, which serves as the recognised standard for assessing inspector capability. The appointed Contractor will be responsible for: - Assessing competence: Evaluating whether candidates have achieved the required level of knowledge, technical understanding, and practical capability to undertake inspections to EA standards. - Accreditation decision-making: Determining whether individuals meet the pass criteria and can be formally accredited as Asset Inspectors. - Quality and consistency assurance: Ensuring assessments are applied consistently and in line with agreed standards, maintaining credibility and reliability across the EA estate. Accreditation is valid for a maximum of five years, after which inspectors must undergo a reaccreditation process to confirm ongoing competence and alignment with current standards and practices. The high-level specification therefore requires a solution that: - Delivers robust, standardised assessment and accreditation processes - Ensures consistency and quality across all assessments and assessors - Supports safe inspection practices and risk awareness - Provides a sustainable accreditation lifecycle, including refresher/reaccreditation provision - Maintains appropriate records, auditability, and reporting to evidence compliance and performance This defined outcome and specification form the foundation for the subsequent procurement strategy, including delivery model options, commercial approach, and evaluation criteria. 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