--- title: "Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56fde110-8409-4f28-b948-71abb8fc5646" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56fde110-8409-4f28-b948-71abb8fc5646" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56fde110-8409-4f28-b948-71abb8fc5646.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56fde110-8409-4f28-b948-71abb8fc5646.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56fde110-8409-4f28-b948-71abb8fc5646 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56fde110-8409-4f28-b948-71abb8fc5646) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56fde110-8409-4f28-b948-71abb8fc5646.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is seeking a lead consultant for the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services. This procurement process is at the tender stage and involves a two-stage restricted procedure under the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The selected consultant will develop the final business case, including detailed design and consenting, to address flood control works in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The tender period closes at 12:00 midday on 24th March 2025, and the contract, valued at GBP 15,000,000, will commence on 1st July 2025 and last approximately five years, with a potential extension into the construction phase. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialised in architectural, engineering design services, and other related multidisciplinary services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The project’s scope, involving ground investigation, surveys, and detailed design, provides an extensive and prolonged engagement opportunity that could lead to further collaboration in the construction phase. Qualified firms with experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly flood control, will find this an excellent opportunity for business growth and long-term partnership with Bristol City Council. ## Notice 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. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef8d382-3fc2-463f-b15d-ae35f5e52a2e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £15,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45246000 - River regulation and flood control works - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71320000 - Engineering design services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef8d382-3fc2-463f-b15d-ae35f5e52a2e - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664cc628-e95f-41e5-9596-699a50004173 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aef8d382-3fc2-463f-b15d-ae35f5e52a2e 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/664cc628-e95f-41e5-9596-699a50004173 21st February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3931b443-52f0-ef11-8134-005056b64545 ProContract Link ## Notice URLs - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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