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Soft Market Testing - Installation of Sustainable Drainage/Rainwater Management Systems

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Planning

09 Jul 2026 at 09:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bristol City Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the installation of sustainable drainage and rainwater management systems. The initiative, titled "Soft Market Testing - Installation of Sustainable Drainage/Rainwater Management Systems," is set within the environmental services and flood-prevention industry categories. The project focuses on properties in the River Frome catchment area, including East Bristol and Lockleaze. Key dates include the deadline for expressing interest on 17th July 2026 at noon, with the contract period expected to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st March 2027. This procurement is a response to the council’s interest in testing market readiness to deliver services aimed at increasing flood resilience in selected areas.

Businesses specialising in environmental services, sustainable drainage systems, and hydraulic assessments have a visible opportunity to engage in this project to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are particularly suitable given the procurement’s inclusivity approach. The project’s scope includes feasibility and technical assessments, engagement with residents, and the supply and installation of drainage components, making it appealing for firms ready to offer comprehensive, end-to-end solutions. This tender represents a substantial opportunity to establish a firm foothold in public sector projects focused on environmental resilience and urban infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing - Installation of Sustainable Drainage/Rainwater Management Systems

Notice Description

Bristol City Council wishes to test the level of market interest in providing an end-to-end service for the installation of property-level Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) / rainwater management measures across Bristol City Council-owned housing and private housing stock. The majority of participating properties will be located within the River Frome catchment area, including East Bristol and the Lockleaze area. The aim is to reduce surface water flooding and increasing flood resilience by catching rainwater. The service would include feasibility assessments incl. hydraulic assessments and calculating storage for a certain return period, fully leading on resident engagement incl. communication and engagement plans and contacting them, identification and assessment of suitable properties, technical and hydraulic analysis, supply and installation of rainwater butts and planters, and post-installation monitoring and hydraulic assessment to be fed into a monitoring and evaluation report. The target area comprises 411 addresses, across 154 buildings in 21 publicly owned housing developments.

Planning Information

Bristol City Council wishes to test the level of market interest for the Installation of Sustainable Drainage/Rainwater Management Systems contract to determine the most appropriate procurement route for this contract. The Council have issued an expression of interest form with further details of the project via ProContract. This can be accessed at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=7f2c8568-e37a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False Please indicate your interest in this contract by completing and returning the expression of interest form by 12noon 17th July 2026 via ProContract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c70f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064513-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

45246400 - Flood-prevention works

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£341,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20261 day to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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