This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2026 at 09:06

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of professional services pertaining to the structural specification of Bedminster New Bridge and Bedminster Old Bridge. This process was conducted through a direct award via the Consultancy & Professional Services Agreement (AEC3) and is categorised under architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services. The tender had a financial valuation of £112,244.90 and spanned a contract period from 7th July 2026 to 28th August 2026. Primarily based in England, this procurement highlights its sole supplier, Constellia Public Limited, as the awarded organisation, with the latest updates published on 4th August 2026. The process, under the "award" stage, underscored a focus on ensuring the procurement aligns with the council's strategic goals while meeting specific technical needs.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and professional businesses specialising in engineering and structural consultation services. Companies equipped to deliver specialised architectural, construction, and engineering services would be well-positioned to collaborate with similar government projects. By securing such contracts, businesses can establish a strong reputation in public sector procurement and leverage opportunities to showcase their expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects, promoting further growth within the industry.

How relevant is this notice?

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).

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
Award

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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7774711d-20a9-4901-9c7a-b6f2ebf9d23b-2026-08-04T10:06:30+01:00",
    "date": "2026-08-04T10:06:30+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-7774711d-20a9-4901-9c7a-b6f2ebf9d23b",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "BRISTOLCC001-DN823465-45311136",
        "title": "Bedminster Bridges Professional Services - Structural specification",
        "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).",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "71000000",
            "description": "Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 112244.9,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Direct award",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2026-06-26T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2026-07-07T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2026-08-28T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": true
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-58064",
            "name": "Bristol City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Bristol City Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Bristol City Council, P O Box 3176",
                "locality": "BRISTOL",
                "postalCode": "BS3 9FS",
                "countryName": "England"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Penny Sharp",
                "email": "penny.sharp@bristol.gov.uk"
            },
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.bristol.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-307173",
            "name": "Constellia Public Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Constellia Public Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "W1W 5AB"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "sme",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-58064",
        "name": "Bristol City Council"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-7774711d-20a9-4901-9c7a-b6f2ebf9d23b-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2026-07-07T00:00:00+01:00",
            "datePublished": "2026-08-04T10:06:30+01:00",
            "value": {
                "amount": 112244.9,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-307173",
                    "name": "Constellia Public Limited"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2026-07-08T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2026-08-28T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/408d16ee-4648-4f11-a3a5-059de69ebf88",
                    "datePublished": "2026-08-04T10:06:30+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}