Planning

Bedminster Fire Station - External Works

AVON FIRE AUTHORITY

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 16:45

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Avon Fire Authority is planning a procurement process titled "Bedminster Fire Station - External Works" focusing on the redevelopment of the external yard areas of the Bedminster Fire Station in Bristol. This project falls within the construction, repair, maintenance, and environmental services category. The current stage is in planning, with a tender period concluding on 29th June 2026. The authority, a sub-central government entity, aims to address defective drainage and upgrade surface levels with a project start date set for 1st August 2026 and an end date of 1st December 2026. Businesses can participate through an open competition with electronic submissions allowed.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs capable of construction and repair work within the defined industry categories. Companies with expertise in drainage solutions and surface level modelling are particularly well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement method encourages open competition, ensuring a fair process whereby 60% of the evaluation focuses on pricing and 40% on technical merit. Engaging in this tender enables businesses to contribute to public infrastructure improvements while leveraging their technical services and competitive pricing strategies to win government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bedminster Fire Station - External Works

Notice Description

Avon Fire & Rescue Service are seeking a Contractor for the redevelopment of the external yard areas to Bedminster Fire Station, 61 Hartcliffe Way, Bristol, BS3 5RN. The scope shall comprise of the repair to any defective existing drainage, and installation of new surface and foul water drainage, including providing interceptors and separators to designated vehicle wash areas. The project shall also look to replace the external hardstanding areas and locally re-model the surface levels to aid in surface drainage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069949
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044622-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
15 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AVON FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTISHEAD
Postcode
BS20 8JJ
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK61 North Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Somerset
Electoral Ward
Portishead West
Westminster Constituency
North Somerset

Further Information

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