Tender

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

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

21 Feb 2025 at 15:38

Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 15:18

Planning

20 Dec 2024 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is seeking a lead consultant for the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services project. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been updated on 21st February 2025. The project falls under the industry category of Architectural and related services (CPV code 71200000) and is designed to develop a Full Business Case (FBC) including detailed design and consents for construction. Key dates include the closing date for applications on 24th March 2025 at 12:00 midday. This tender is being run under a two-stage restricted procedure, and the council intends to shortlist up to five providers for the second stage. The contract location is Bristol, South West England (UKK11). Potential bidders are encouraged to participate in a virtual supplier information event on 15th January 2025, aimed at providing early information and engaging with the market.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms involved in architectural, engineering, and environmental consultancy, especially those with expertise in flood strategy and design projects. Companies specialising in ground investigation, topographical and environmental surveys, and those experienced in coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary teams would be well-suited to compete. The lead consultant will play a critical role in advancing the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy from the Outline Business Case to the detailed design phase, with potential for the team to be retained throughout the construction period. This provides long-term collaborative opportunities and positions the successful bidder as a key player in vital regional infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Bristol City Council (BCC) is tendering for a lead Consultant who will deliver the full business case (FBC), including detailed design and consenting, for the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy. BCC is looking to appoint a lead consultant who will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team to develop the approved Outline Business Case (OBC) into Final 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. This tender process is being run under the Public Contract Regulations 2015, utilising a two stage restricted process. This advert is notification of stage 1, with a closing date of 12:00 midday on 24th March 2025. The council intends to shortlist up to 5 providers for stage 2 of this process. To be considered, providers need to have submitted an application by the aforementioned deadline. Further information can be found within the tender pack, this can be accessed through the link included within this notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bristol City Council (BCC) is tendering for a lead Consultant who will deliver the full business case (FBC), including detailed design and consenting, for the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy. BCC is looking to appoint a lead consultant who will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team to develop the approved Outline Business Case (OBC) into Final 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.

Renewal: The contract length is anticipated to be approximately 5 years. The Council will have the option within the contract to retain the lead designer into the construction phase to provide design advice and technical assurance as required. The length of the extension is unknown but will be several years, aligned to the future construction programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ca0f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006921-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71200000 - Architectural and related services

71320000 - Engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Bristol Avon Flood Project Team, Mr Tom Lynes
Contact Email
bristolavonflood@bristol.gov.uk, tom.lynes@bristol.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Bedminster
Westminster Constituency
Bristol South

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