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title: "Provision of Professional Services in connection with Bristol Floating Harbour Underfall Yard Sluice Gates (Phase 3a)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f7a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-02"
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# Provision of Professional Services in connection with Bristol Floating Harbour Underfall Yard Sluice Gates (Phase 3a)

Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f7a

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## Summary

The procurement process spearheaded by Bristol City Council has culminated in the award stage, concerning the provision of professional services for the Bristol Floating Harbour Underfall Yard Sluice Gates project (Phase 3a). The procurement falls under the category of architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services, specifically focusing on surveying below ground works at Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG, within the South West England region (UKK11). The direct procurement method was employed, categorised as below threshold and without competition, with significant activity occurring up until 2nd March 2026, when the contract notice was last published. Key contract dates mark the active period from 19th February to 24th April 2026, supported by the legal framework under the 2023/54 UKPGA statute. Bristol City Council remains the contract's facilitator, based in Bristol, with the buyer’s services contactable through procurement.support@bristol.gov.uk.

This tender notably represents a lucrative opportunity for businesses with expertise in specialised surveying and construction services, particularly those involved in sub-ground works and sluice gate infrastructure. Qualter Hall & Co Ltd, recognised as an SME, has successfully been contracted, suggesting that similar SMEs with capabilities in engineering and inspection services could both meet and thrive under such contractual demands. Furthermore, the precedence of direct procurement without competition underscores the demand for specifically qualified and experienced suppliers, allowing businesses like Qualter Hall & Co Ltd to leverage its expertise distinctly. Engaging with the structured framework of public procurement exemplified by Bristol City Council provides businesses with assured growth avenues, steadied by robust compliance standards and well-defined contractual timelines.

## Notice

Plan, manage and carry out and produce a survey report for below ground works relating to the Underfall Yard Sluices located Underfall Yard, Cumberland Road, Bristol, BS1 6XG

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018397-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 24 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £143,296 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUALTER HALL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2026 at 12:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018397-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018397-2026
  2nd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bristol.gov.uk
- http://www.qualterhall.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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