Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c22-22e6-720e-bec2-74f54719903b/arfq-to-appoint-a-principal-bridge-inspection-consultant-to-undertake-principa awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ARFQ - To Appoint a Principal Bridge Inspection Consultant to undertake Principal Bridge Inspections of Network Rail Structures [Sefton Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sefton-council) Estimated value £50,000 Published 11 Oct 2016 Deadline Closed 31 Oct 2016 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Sefton Council are undertaking a programme of Principal Bridge Inspections. Upto twelve structures spanning Network Rail land are included as part of the planned programme, and are to be inspected in accordance with the specification detailed in Section B of this document. However, it should be noted that, subject to the total price for the 12 no. inspections, the number of Principal Inspections to be undertaken may be reduced, to suit the available budget for inspections. All resources necessary to complete the inspections are to be provided by the successful Supplier; excluding the provision of access, testing and traffic management for which a contract has already been awarded to Clan. The 12 structures to be inspected are: - Barkfield Lane Footbridge - Coastal Road Bridge - Derby Road Bridge - Easdale Drive Footbridge - Hightown Station Footbridge - Kenilworth Road Bridge - Moss Side Railway New Bridge - Orrell Road Footbridge - Poverty Lane Footbridge - Victoria Footbridge - Waterloo Railway Bridge - Wicks Lane Footbridge ## CPV classification Engineering works and construction works Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/4af7d23d-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Sefton Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/sefton-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Tender for the construction of NEW playpark at riverside walk, dromore · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 22 days left · 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9d8a-726a-b85d-592434703f14/tender-for-the-construction-of-new-playpark-at-riverside-walk-dromore) [The Harlington Refurbishment And Remodelling · Fleet Town Council · 32 days left · 21 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15a0a-9edb-71f1-a0dd-a39cb05f9321/the-harlington-refurbishment-and-remodelling) [Boiler Replacement Scheme · West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority · 59 days left · 18 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-ca0f-7129-83ab-7f5da966bec5/boiler-replacement-scheme) [Building Repairs & Maintenance Lot 1 Electrical Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 40 days left · 29 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15934-2662-73b5-8d63-abd6e1946ccd/building-repairs-maintenance-lot-1-electrical-lot-2-mechanical) [Repairs and Maintenance of Derbyshire Dales District Council Buildings, Lot 1 Electrical, Lot 2 Mechanical · Derbyshire Dales District Council · 41 days left · 30 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1599c-cc30-708e-a64f-c24f3506b98b/repairs-and-maintenance-of-derbyshire-dales-district-council-buildings-lot-1-el) [CA18585 - ITT Repair and replacement works to whole site drainage system · Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust · 38 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1594a-591e-7334-8085-35e92dcd67f8/ca18585-itt-repair-and-replacement-works-to-whole-site-drainage-system)