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Provision of Professional Services in connection with Bristol Floating Harbour Underfall Yard Sluice Gates (Phase 3a)

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 12:31

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process spearheaded by Bristol City Council has culminated in the award stage, concerning the provision of professional services for the Bristol Floating Harbour Underfall Yard Sluice Gates project (Phase 3a). The procurement falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specifically focusing on surveying below ground works at Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG, within the South West England region (UKK11). The direct procurement method was employed, categorised as below threshold and without competition, with significant activity occurring up until 2nd March 2026, when the contract notice was last published. Key contract dates mark the active period from 19th February to 24th April 2026, supported by the legal framework under the 2023/54 UKPGA statute. Bristol City Council remains the contract's facilitator, based in Bristol, with the buyer’s services contactable through procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk.

This tender notably represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses with expertise in specialised surveying and construction services, particularly those involved in sub-ground works and sluice gate infrastructure. Qualter Hall & Co Ltd, recognised as an SME, has successfully been contracted, suggesting that similar SMEs with capabilities in engineering and inspection services could both meet and thrive under such contractual demands. Furthermore, the precedence of direct procurement without competition underscores the demand for specifically qualified and experienced suppliers, allowing businesses like Qualter Hall & Co Ltd to leverage its expertise distinctly. Engaging with the structured framework of public procurement exemplified by Bristol City Council provides businesses with assured growth avenues, steadied by robust compliance standards and well-defined contractual timelines.

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Notice Title

Provision of Professional Services in connection with Bristol Floating Harbour Underfall Yard Sluice Gates (Phase 3a)

Notice Description

Plan, manage and carry out and produce a survey report for below ground works relating to the Underfall Yard Sluices located Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018397-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£143,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUALTER HALL

Further Information

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