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Bedminster Bridges Professional Services - Structural specification

Bristol City Council

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04 Aug 2026 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council commissioned external structural engineering and related professional services to develop the technical details needed to refurbish two bridge structures: Bedminster New Bridge and Bedminster Old Bridge. The requirement covers architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, with the practical focus on producing a structural specification for bridge refurbishment. Delivery is in Bristol, England. This is a council-led professional services requirement rather than construction works themselves, so it is most relevant to firms that can investigate existing bridge structures, define refurbishment requirements and prepare technically robust specifications for subsequent works. The procurement is categorised as services and was considered suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. Bristol City Council used a direct award under its Consultancy & Professional Services Agreement (AEC3), rather than an open competition. The tender submission deadline was 26 June 2026 at 12:00. The contract was awarded to Constellia Public Limited on 7 July 2026 for £112,244.90 including the stated GBP currency. The contract period runs from 8 July 2026 to 28 August 2026. The requirement was evaluated through the direct-award route, with the selected supplier appointed to provide the structural specification and associated professional support for both Bedminster bridge structures. The award is recorded as active and the tender as complete.

This award shows Bristol City Council’s demand for specialist external support at the technical-definition stage of bridge refurbishment. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need demonstrable structural engineering capability focused on existing bridges, refurbishment design and the preparation of clear, buildable technical specifications. Relevant experience should include assessing two related bridge structures, translating findings into detailed technical requirements, and coordinating professional advice suitable for later construction delivery. The opportunity was identified as suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, indicating that smaller specialist practices may be well placed where they can provide the required expertise, manage the technical workload and deliver concise, usable specification documents for the council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedminster Bridges Professional Services - Structural specification

Notice Description

External professional support is required to develop technical details for the refurbishment of both Bedminster Bridge structures - Bedminster New Bridge and Bedminster Old Bridge. Direct award via Consultancy & Professional Services Agreement (AEC3).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7774711d-20a9-4901-9c7a-b6f2ebf9d23b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408d16ee-4648-4f11-a3a5-059de69ebf88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£112,244 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,244 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20263 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026 1-6 months
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS3 9FS
Postcode Area
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
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Constellia Public Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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