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GR/HGW/Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services" was conducted by Bristol City Council. This initiative falls within the river regulation and flood control works industry, with additional classifications in architectural and engineering design services. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, the procurement method utilised was a restricted procedure under a selective approach. The tender phase concluded on 27 June 2025, with the contract period spanning from 13 December 2025 to 21 July 2031. The procurement stage is in the award phase, as Jacobs U.K. Limited has been awarded the contract, starting officially on 13 December 2025, with the notice published on 26 February 2026. The total contract value is £15,000,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for multi-disciplinary consultancies capable of developing detailed designs and managing complex environmental and topographical surveys. While the contract has been awarded, firms specialising in ground investigation and capable of coordinating large-scale projects could find similar opportunities in future tenders. The process was inclusive, inviting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate, demonstrating an openness to diverse business models. Firms with expertise in flood strategy, consultancy, and construction design stand well-poised to compete in similar initiatives, which demand comprehensive project management and technical acumen.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GR/HGW/Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Multi-disciplinary team to develop the approved Outline Business Case (OBC) into Full 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add6d990-b5db-4877-9b15-d53ae403f2f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2025 - 21 Jul 2031 Over 5 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JACOBS

Further Information

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