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Underfall Yard Sluice Repair D&B Contract

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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19 Feb 2026 at 15:50

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21 Jul 2025 at 15:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Bristol City Council involves the Underfall Yard Sluice Repair Design and Build Contract, with an emphasis on construction structures and materials. This process consists of two phases, with Phase 2a concerning professional services and Phase 1 focusing on surveys and design. The overall contract value is £2,000,000, and the procurement method is a direct award. The industry category involves engineering works and construction, with the location specified as England, United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date of 15th December 2025 and contract periods starting from 14th July 2025 to 5th September 2025, with professional services for Phase 2 starting on 16th December 2025 and ending on 6th February 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and engineering works, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, as they are suitable to engage with the contract. Qualter Hall & Co. Limited, designated as the supplier for both phases, exemplifies the kind of enterprise ready to benefit. The direct award procurement method can streamline the process, providing an advantageous position for companies with established expertise in handling similar projects. Businesses looking to expand in infrastructure-related activities or seeking projects within the South West and broader United Kingdom can leverage this contract to accelerate growth and strengthen their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Underfall Yard Sluice Repair D&B Contract

Notice Description

Two stage design & build contract for the repair of Underfall Yard sluices. This is a continuation of the Underfall Yard Sluice Repair - Design & Build Contract. Phase 2 has been broken down into 2 phases (a&b). This notice relates to the award Phase 2a of the project - professional services A further notice will be issued in due course for phase 2b - works.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc182f92-6c2b-4767-87bc-1e16ca9a0d45
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a532265b-4ffc-408c-98d3-aa6ec3e71e96
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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,052,889 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 6 Feb 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
BS1 5TR
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

QUALTER HALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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