--- title: "GR/HGW/Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ca0f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ca0f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ca0f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ca0f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-02-21" --- # GR/HGW/Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ca0f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ca0f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ca0f.json) ## Summary Bristol City Council is seeking a lead consultant for the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services project. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been updated on 21st February 2025. The project falls under the industry category of Architectural and related services (CPV code 71200000) and is designed to develop a Full Business Case (FBC) including detailed design and consents for construction. Key dates include the closing date for applications on 24th March 2025 at 12:00 midday. This tender is being run under a two-stage restricted procedure, and the council intends to shortlist up to five providers for the second stage. The contract location is Bristol, South West England (UKK11). Potential bidders are encouraged to participate in a virtual supplier information event on 15th January 2025, aimed at providing early information and engaging with the market. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms involved in architectural, engineering, and environmental consultancy, especially those with expertise in flood strategy and design projects. Companies specialising in ground investigation, topographical and environmental surveys, and those experienced in coordinating complex, multi-disciplinary teams would be well-suited to compete. The lead consultant will play a critical role in advancing the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy from the Outline Business Case to the detailed design phase, with potential for the team to be retained throughout the construction period. This provides long-term collaborative opportunities and positions the successful bidder as a key player in vital regional infrastructure development. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. Renewal: 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 | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006921-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | 17 Feb 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5TR | | 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71200000 - Architectural and related services - 71320000 - Engineering design services ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006921-2025 - 21 Feb 2025 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006900-2025 - 20 Dec 2024 at 12:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041167-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3931b443-52f0-ef11-8134-005056b64545 - https://www.bristol.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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