Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c55-ae13-717f-b53e-01d24cfda008/tamar-crossings-fabrication-structural-repairs-maintenance-contract awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tamar Crossings Fabrication, Structural Repairs & Maintenance Contract [Cornwall Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cornwall-council) Estimated value £1,000,000 Published 7 Nov 2019 Deadline Closed 17 Dec 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 Provision of various metal fabrications, structural repairs and associated maintenance support services at the Tamar Crossings. There are many routine and ad-hoc maintenance requirements, as well as smaller projects across both services, for instance - • Contract support services - on-site welding inspection and testing • Welding, maintenance, repairs and metal fabrications on board the ferries • Maintenance and repairs to shore side infrastructure such as ferry chain gantries • Minor structural repairs to bridge structure, gantries and runway beams • Bridge and ferry inspection support • Routine annual maintenance activities - greasing, cleaning bearing and joints etc. • Larger one-off contracts such as major bridge access improvements, parapet trials • General labour support - ferry chain replacement, ferry gantry maintenance Please note that existing arrangements involve the present contractor typically attending at the Tamar Crossings sites each month for a duration of anywhere between 1-10 days depending on workloads and client requirements. ### Additional information: Inspection Support Tamar Crossings engineering team based at the bridge are responsible for managing and implementing planned, ad-hoc and special inspections at both the bridge and ferry sites. The service provider will be required to support these inspections - for example providing skilled engineering labour to assist with removal or installation of key structural elements, provide specialist on site equipment for inspection and testing or provision of specialist independent weld inspectors. ### Maintenance works Undertake a range of structural maintenance works as directed by the Client to structures, ferries, buildings or other items as required. ### Repairs and rectification of defects Undertake repairs at both the bridge and ferry sites including but not limited to bridge or ferry structures, bridge deck drainage, bridge parapet mesh, bridge walkways, other walkways, handrails or fences and other miscellaneous items as appropriate. These may include minor on site fabrication/welding, large/specific items that require workshop fabrication and site installation, provision and supervision of specialist subcontractors as required (e.g. concrete drilling/cutting/coring). ### Provision of other special access requirements Procure and provide a range of scaffolding, access towers, mobile elevated work platforms and confined space equipment (IPAF and PASMA required) , as may be required, to undertake inspections or maintenance activities at both the bridge and ferry sites. ### General labour support On occasions the Client will require general support for its own maintenance works, particularly at the ferry site, or to support other contractors undertaking works at either the bridge or ferry sites. For instance, this may include assisting other contractors working on the bridge structure or assisting with planned ferry chain replacement operations. In these circumstances the service provider will be instructed or directed by the Client but work under the supervision of the other contractor for the works. ### Overnight, weekend or flexible working On occasions the Client will require certain planned works to be carried out overnight or at the weekend in order to minimise the disruption to the bridge or ferry services. Additionally, on occasions, unplanned maintenance, support or other intervention is required and the Client requires that the contractor adopts a flexible approach in such circumstances when they occur. Read full description ## CPV classification Mechanical engineering services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/64b8980c-c3fc-469e-b6ad-764f0188b09d) 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. 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