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05 Aug 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

This document details a completed procurement process conducted by Bristol City Council for a project titled "District and Communal Heating - Compliance project (Constellia)." The procurement falls under the industry category of Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, with services to be delivered within England, United Kingdom. The process utilised an open procurement method, specifically an Open procedure. The tender period concluded on 17 July 2026, with the contract period beginning on 30 July 2026 and ending on 31 December 2026. The final award was granted on 29 July 2026.

This tender provides growth potential for businesses specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those capable of contributing to district and communal heating projects. With a total contract value of £40,000, it offers a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate in government contracts. Firms that possess relevant expertise, deliver value for money, and are capable of meeting the compliance requirements defined in the project specifications would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future. The procurement process was open and accessible, encouraging fair competition while fostering innovation and quality services through SME participation.

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Notice Title

District and Communal Heating - Compliance project (Constellia)

Notice Description

District and communal heating - compliance project (Constellia)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a41c83c0-4430-4f43-8eba-695e77c52e12
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/340edb46-732a-4dc7-8b88-296df863947a
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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 31 Dec 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
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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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