--- title: "Soft Market Testing - Installation of Sustainable Drainage/Rainwater Management Systems" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c70f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c70f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c70f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c70f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-09" --- # Soft Market Testing - Installation of Sustainable Drainage/Rainwater Management Systems Buyer: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c70f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c70f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c70f.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064513-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 17 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £341,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | TLK11 Bristol, City of | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45246400 - Flood-prevention works - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 9 Jul 2026 at 09:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064513-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064513-2026 9th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.bristol.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=7f2c8568-e37a-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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