Cornwall Council · Awarded contract

Awarded

Development and Maintenance of Tamar Bridge Structural Health Monitoring System

Awarded 01 Mar 2019

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Awarded01 Mar 2019

Value£238,590.00

SupplierJames Fisher Testing Services Limited

AgencyCornwall Council

RegionSouth West

CategoryInfrastructure

Expires in 10mo8y 6mo term, 90% elapsed

Awarded 1 Mar 2019Expires 30 Aug 2027

About

Cornwall Council awarded a contract to James Fisher Testing Services Limited for the development, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a Structural Health Monitoring System (SHMS) for the Tamar Bridge.

The contract, valued at AUD 238,590, requires a bespoke SHMS to provide data for day-to-day bridge operations and long-term structural behavior analysis, replacing non-functioning existing systems.

The system must be fully operational within 6 months of contract commencement, followed by up to 8 years of maintenance, including an initial fixed period of 4 years with optional annual extensions.

The design and components must be suitable for the exposed location, targeting a service life of at least 12 years, and comply with UK standards and regulations.

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