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title: "Bristol Harbour Entrance Lock"
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# Bristol Harbour Entrance Lock

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19843df8-042f-4915-9b1b-76e444553418

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## Summary

Bristol City Council has completed the procurement process for the Bristol Harbour Entrance Lock project, focusing on a comprehensive analysis of the lock's mechanical and electrical systems to inform future maintenance strategies. The contract, classified under the architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, was awarded to Constellia on 28th September 2025. This project, located in England, followed an open procurement method. The tender period concluded on 28th September 2025, and the contract period is set from 29th September 2025 to 30th April 2026. The project aims to ensure the lock's reliability and longevity, with an awarded value of £130,499.13.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses in the architectural and engineering sectors, especially those specialising in infrastructure inspections and maintenance planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities and scope. The open procurement method facilitated fair competition, encouraging a diverse range of suppliers to participate. By engaging in such projects, businesses can enhance their portfolios and secure long-term growth within the public sector.

## Notice

To provide BCC with a thorough understanding of the current condition of the lock's vital mechanical and electrical systems. The scope is designed to deliver a clear pathway for maintaining this key asset, encompassing detailed site inspections and surveys of the lock gates and their operating equipment. This will be followed by development of an Action Plan and a comprehensive Options Appraisal to inform BCC's future maintenance and refurbishment strategies, ensuring the lock's longevity and reliability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b6ea497-c4c6-492f-a09d-9e0153d5f049 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,499 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,499 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS3 9FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Bedminster |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol South |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONSTELLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b6ea497-c4c6-492f-a09d-9e0153d5f049

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b6ea497-c4c6-492f-a09d-9e0153d5f049
  2nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bristol.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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