Provision of Structural Engineering Advice & Services for the Maintenance & Refurbishment of the Blackpool Tower Steel Structure.

Blackpool Council requires professional services to provide Structural inspections and advice and supervision for the continuing maintenance and refurbishment of the listed Tower steel structure. The Council is seeking a Structural Engineering Consultant that will be able to carry out structural inspections and surveys of the existing steel structure, provide guidance and deliver works in relation to the listed and historic fabric. These services will range from advisory and feasibility work through to a full design and supervisory service. The contract of engagement will be the NEC3 professional services. In regards to the scope of works to be completed within this contract, there are 4 main areas which need to be considered. These are as follows:

1. Site visits to inspect the full tower via various access points every 6 months. 2. Yearly review of the Tower main legs using CCTV Cameras fed down the internal legs and via rope access. 3. Supervision of the works that were omitted from the original Blackpool Tower Painting contract. 4. Identification of Future work required.