Published date: 20 December 2024

Open early engagement - This means that a procurement idea is currently active, it is in the early stage of development and judging interest from potential suppliers.


Closing date: 15 January 2025

Contract summary

Industry

  • River regulation and flood control works - 45246000

  • Architectural and related services - 71200000

  • Engineering design services - 71320000

Location of contract

South West

Procurement reference

BRISTOLCC001-DN756858-27244351

Published date

20 December 2024

Closing date

15 January 2025

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Bristol City Council is engaging the market ahead of issuing a procurement opportunity seeking a multi-disciplinary team to support the Bristol Avon Flood Strategy project.

A multi-disciplinary team is required to develop the approved Outline Business Case (OBC) into the Full 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 consultation and engagement to develop the designs for consenting (assumed Transport and Works Act Order). They will then undertake the detailed design (RIBA stage 4) for construction and complete the Full Business Case. An option to retain the team until the end of the construction period is also being considered.

We wish to invite contractors to a virtual supplier"s information event on 15/01/25 from 13:00 to 15:00. We recommend this event is attended by any prospective bidder.

The purpose of the event is to engage with the market in advance of issuing a formal ITT"s by providing early information and background to our requirements and gain an understanding of the market capacity / capability to deliver the scope. We intend to discuss the scope of the project as well as providing an overview of the procurement and contracting approach.

Please register to attend this information session by emailing: bristolavonflood@bristol.gov.uk

The event will take place via MS Teams with a link being sent further registration.

It is anticipated the Invitation to Tenders will be launched in February 2025.

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Dean Wager

Address

Bristol City Council
P O Box 3176
BRISTOL
BS3 9FS
England

Telephone

+44 0

Email

bristolavonflood@bristol.gov.uk

Website

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/