The winner of the estimated 15 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.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.According to the brief: BCC 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.AdvertisementA 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.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 for the redevelopment of a site on Midland Road in the citys Old Market Quarter.Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands won a two-stage contest to re-masterplan Bristols 33ha Western Harbour regeneration zone one year ago. A team led by Architecture 00 won Bristol City Councils contest for a 290,000 revamp of Filwood Broadway on the southern fringes of the city last summer.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.AdvertisementConsultants must hold employers liability insurance of 10 million, public liability insurance of 5 million and professional indemnity insurance of 5 million.Competition detailsProject title Bristol Avon Flood Strategy Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy ServicesClient Bristol City CouncilContract value 15 millionFirst round deadline Midday, 24 March 2025Restrictions 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:At least one example relating to a major flood defence schemeThe composition and management of the multi-disciplinary teamThe approach taken to develop and secure approval for the full business caseMore information https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006900-2025