{"id":777132,"date":"2025-03-03T13:10:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T13:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/?p=777132"},"modified":"2025-03-03T13:10:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T13:10:30","slug":"river-avon-flood-defences-bristol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.architectsjournal.co.uk\/competitions\/river-avon-flood-defences-bristol","title":{"rendered":"River Avon flood defences, Bristol"},"content":{"rendered":"

The winner of the estimated \u00a315 million contract will work with the council to design and deliver a long-term upgrade of defences along the River Avon to protect homes and businesses from the growing risk of flooding caused by climate change.<\/p>\n

The project aims to future proof the city against rising water levels, promote active travel and urban greening, and help to unlock regeneration opportunities. An outline business case featuring public realm landscaping measures including terracing was approved last summer.<\/p>\n

According to the brief: \u2018BCC is looking to appoint a lead consultant who will coordinate a multi-disciplinary team to develop the approved Outline Business Case into Final Business Case including detailed design and to obtain consents for construction.<\/p>\n

\u2018A 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).<\/p>\n

\u2018They 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.\u2019<\/p>\n

Bristol is the largest city in South West England with 463,400 residents and has seen a wave of high-profile design procurements in recent years. BDP recently won a contest run by the Bristol Housing Festival<\/a> for the redevelopment of a site on Midland Road in the city\u2019s Old Market Quarter.<\/p>\n

Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands won a two-stage contest to re-masterplan Bristol\u2019s 33ha Western Harbour regeneration zone<\/a> one year ago. A team led by Architecture 00 won Bristol City Council\u2019s contest for a \u00a3290,000 revamp of Filwood Broadway<\/a> on the southern fringes of the city last summer.<\/p>\n

Round one bids will be evaluated 100 per cent on quality and a five-strong shortlist will be selected in early April. Stage two bids will take place from April to May.<\/p>\n

Consultants must hold employer\u2019s liability insurance of \u00a310 million, public liability insurance of \u00a35 million and professional indemnity insurance of \u00a35 million.<\/p>\n

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Competition details<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Project title<\/strong> Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy Services
\nClient<\/strong> Bristol City Council
\nContract value <\/strong>\u00a315 million
\nFirst round deadline<\/strong> Midday, 24 March 2025
\nRestrictions <\/strong>Bidders must demonstrate experience in assembling and leading a multi-discipline team to deliver complex infrastructure projects. Providers must evidence 3 case studies of relevant projects completed within the last 3 years, detailing:<\/p>\n