Estimated Value
£1,300,000 – £0
Deadline
25 June 2025
Published
16 April 2026
Type
works
Overview
Bristol City Council is engaging the market ahead of issuing a procurement opportunity for River Restoration Works at Bedminster Green.. The Bedminster Green River Restoration is a scheme aiming to restore a total of 415m of the River Malago in Bedminster, delivering environmental and public realm enhancements as part of the wider Bedminster Green Framework for regeneration
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Bristol City Council is planning to restore 415 metres of the River Malago in Bedminster. This is an advance market engagement notice—they're telling suppliers what's coming before they officially tender for the work. The project aims to improve the river environment and public spaces as part of a wider area regeneration plan.
Requirements
- No specific requirements listed in this advance market engagement notice — check the full tender documents when issued for qualifications, environmental certifications, and safety standards.
- Likely to require environmental and ecological experience (this is river restoration work)
- Likely to require public realm/landscaping experience
- Likely to require experience working in urban areas with community engagement
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Restore 415 metres of the River Malago
- Deliver environmental enhancements to the riverbank and surrounding area
- Deliver public realm improvements (e.g. access, landscaping, seating areas)
- Integrate work with the wider Bedminster Green regeneration framework
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a '6 notice' — it's a heads-up, not the actual tender yet. The council is telling the market what they're planning so suppliers can prepare. The real tender documents will come later with detailed specs and deadlines.
- 2Look out for the full tender notice (usually a '2 notice' for works contracts in the UK). Register interest now so you don't miss it.
- 3River and environmental works often involve ecology surveys, planning permissions, and environmental impact assessments — expect these to be referenced in the full tender.
- 4Public realm work usually involves consultation with the local community and council stakeholders — budget time for engagement and approvals.
- 5Check whether this is a fixed-price contract or reimbursable (cost-plus). River works often have uncertainties (unknown ground conditions, protected species) that affect pricing.
Tips for Small Businesses
- Consider subcontracting to specialists: river restoration often needs ecological consultants, arborists, and environmental engineers. You don't need all expertise in-house—partner with specialists and add value through project management and delivery.
- Social value scoring matters in council contracts. Plan how your approach will benefit Bedminster residents (jobs, training, local supply chain, community access during/after works). This can win tenders even if your price isn't lowest.
- Register your interest with Bristol City Council now so you're on the supplier list when the tender opens. Network with other small firms—consortium bidding can help you meet complex requirements and share risk on a £1m+ scheme.
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Bristol City CouncilKey Dates
Published
16 April 2026
Submission deadline
25 June 2025
Notice type
Contract
Source
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