Tender

Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:34

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is seeking a lead consultant for the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services. This procurement process is at the tender stage and involves a two-stage restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The selected consultant will develop the final business case, including detailed design and consenting, to address flood control works in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period closes at 12:00 midday on 24th March 2025, and the contract, valued at GBP 15,000,000, will commence on 1st July 2025 and last approximately five years, with a potential extension into the construction phase.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in architectural, engineering design services, and other related multidisciplinary services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The project’s scope, involving ground investigation, surveys, and detailed design, provides an extensive and prolonged engagement opportunity that could lead to further collaboration in the construction phase. Qualified firms with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly flood control, will find this an excellent opportunity for business growth and long-term partnership with Bristol City Council.

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Notice Title

Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Bristol City Council (BCC) is tendering for a lead Consultant who will deliver the full business case (FBC), including detailed design and consenting, for the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy. BCC is looking to appoint a lead consultant who will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team to develop the approved Outline Business Case (OBC) into Final Business Case (FBC) including detailed design and to obtain consents for construction. A lead consultant is required to co-ordinate ground investigation, topographical and environmental surveys, land requirements, and the consultation and engagement to develop the designs for consenting (Transport and Works Act Order). They will then undertake the detailed design (RIBA stage 4) for construction. An option to retain the team until the end of the construction period is also required. This tender process is being run under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, utilising a two stage restricted process. This advert is notification of stage 1, with a closing date of 12:00 midday on 24th March 2025. The council intends to shortlist up to 5 providers for stage 2 of this process. To be considered, providers need to have submitted an application by the aforementioned deadline. Further information can be found within the tender pack, this can be accessed through the link included within this notice. The contract length is anticipated to be approximately 5 years. The Council will have the option within the contract to retain the lead designer into the construction phase to provide design advice and technical assurance as required. The length of the extension is unknown but will be several years, aligned to the future construction programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef8d382-3fc2-463f-b15d-ae35f5e52a2e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45246000 - River regulation and flood control works

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

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