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Freight Consolidation Project: Pilots Delivery (Constellia)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jul 2025 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Freight Consolidation Project: Pilots Delivery" was conducted by Bristol City Council, a local authority in Bristol, England. This tender fell under the industry category of "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services" and involved an open procurement method. The contract was awarded to Constellia Public Ltd, with the procurement stage now at the Award phase as of 2nd July 2025. Key dates included the awarding date on 28th February 2025, marking the completion of the tender period, with the contract set to run from 1st March 2025 to 1st March 2026. The project has a total contract value of £80,000.

This project presents growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the field of engineering and construction services. The procurement method being open means a wide range of businesses had the opportunity to compete, fostering healthy competition and innovation in service delivery. Given Bristol City Council's focus on efficient freight consolidation, businesses with expertise in logistical innovation and project management would have found this tender well aligned with their capabilities. The successful supplier, Constellia Public Ltd, indicates the potential for other agile SMEs to leverage similar procurement projects to expand their market presence and demonstrate their service capabilities to public sector clients.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Freight Consolidation Project: Pilots Delivery (Constellia)

Notice Description

Freight Consolidation Project: Pilots Delivery

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5fc6674d-7638-4443-bda5-4585b1d01de4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/471ae883-80e7-4583-b720-7b2079de6d3a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
BRISLINGTON, BRISTOL
Postcode
BS4 3NZ
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Brislington West
Westminster Constituency
Bristol East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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