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GR/HGW/Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services

Bristol City Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:31.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV71200000 — Architectural and related services
  • CPV71320000 — Engineering design services

Lots

  • 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.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN756858
Status
active
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
3

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
II.1.4

New Value

Old Value

Text
Closing date amended from 23rd March 2025 to 24th March 2025

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Tender Period

Ends
24 Mar 2025, 12:00

Classification

Id
71200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Architectural and related services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
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

Description
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.

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,800

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK11

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
71200000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Architectural and related services
Entry 2
Id
71320000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Engineering design services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1691
Name
Bristol City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK11
Locality
BRISTOL
Postal Code
BS3 9FS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Bristol City Council, P O Box 3176

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Bristol City Council

Contact

Name
Bristol Avon Flood Project Team
Telephone
+44 0
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-93605
Name
Bristol District Registry of the High Court Bristol

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Bristol
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
Bristol District Registry of the High Court Bristol
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-3840
Name
Bristol City Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK11
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS1 5TR
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Bristol City Council, City Hall, College Green

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Bristol City Council

Contact

Name
Mr Tom Lynes
Telephone
+44 0

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UKK11 · BS1 5TR · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKK11

Notice and amendment history

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