Planning

Bristol Freight Consolidation Soft Market Testing

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

16 Sep 2024 at 13:41

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Sep 2024 at 08:26

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

30 Aug 2024 at 13:09

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Aug 2024 at 14:42

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise titled "Bristol Freight Consolidation Soft Market Testing" within the freight transport agency services industry. The planning stage is currently in progress, with the engagement end date set for 30th September 2024. Key dates include a Q&A session on 3rd September 2024 from 15:00 to 15:30 and site visits to Temple Gate, West End, and McAdam Way car parks scheduled for 10th September 2024 at various times throughout the day. The project addresses the consolidation of freight within Bristol and involves site inspections and market feedback to help inform future decisions.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in freight consolidation and transport services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly encouraged to engage. By participating in the soft market testing, stakeholders can influence the procurement strategy and potentially gain a competitive advantage for future tenders. Businesses with expertise in efficient logistics and sustainable transport solutions are well-suited to compete and could benefit from establishing relationships with the local authority and being part of innovative infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bristol Freight Consolidation Soft Market Testing

Notice Description

Soft market testing exercise to inform options appraisal for freight consolidation within Bristol. We are seeking to capture information from the market through the questionnaire issued on ProContract. Please follow the below link to find more information on the freight consolidation project; - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f534a82e-5c61-ef11-812e-005056b64545 A Q&A session has been organised and will take place on 3rd September 2024 at 15:00 - 15:30. The format is simply a chance to raise questions on a one by one basis. The questions and answers from this session will be recorded and posted on the procurement portal for all interested parties to see. Site visits have also been organised for the three proposed sites, details can be found below: Temple Gate Car Park - 10th September 2024 @ 10:00 - 10:30 - The meeting location is: On the pavement outside the access point to the ground floor car park area (see link below). West End Car Park - 10th September 2024 @ 11:30 - 12:00 - The meeting location is: On the pavement outside the access point to the car park entrance (see link below). McAdam Way Car Park - 10th September 2024 @ 14:00 - 14:30 - . The meeting location is: On the pavement adjacent to the disabled bay (see link below). Please arrive a few minutes before the start time where you will meet colleagues who are part of the project team. Dominic Hitchcock (Infrastructure Manager) - 07469413264 Alan Shears (Senior Infrastructure Officer) - 07920365002 Please note this soft market testing exercise does not commit the council to running any future tendering opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e8a3aa0d-970b-455c-bd54-4b421d4392c7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/986d5931-638b-4112-8644-300ca85135ed
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63521000 - Freight transport agency services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Penny Sharp
Contact Email
penny.sharp@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179223379

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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