PGS - Pulteney Gate Scheme: Buildability, Logistics & Surveys Commission
- Buyer
- Bath & North East Somerset Council
- Value
- £480,000
- Closes
- 20 November 2026
- Where
- Bath, the South West
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
Bath & North East Somerset Council wants a contractor-led team to investigate and assess different options for replacing or improving the Pulteney Radial Gate on the river Avon in Bath. This is a study and appraisal commission to help them decide which approach is best before they move to detailed design or main construction works.
What the buyer wants
• Review existing project information and validate it • Carry out investigative surveys (intrusive and non-intrusive) to understand the site • Assess site access, logistics, construction constraints and stakeholder considerations • Compare the four main options (Hydro-Station, Extend Weir, Stepped Weir, Infill, or minimal works) against each other • Provide expert advice on buildability, temporary works, programme, cost, risk, CDM/Principal Designer requirements and whole-life costs • Deliver detailed appraisal reports with a final composite report and recommendation to support the Outline Business Case
Likely requirements
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This is a specialist water and civil engineering commission requiring significant experience in complex river infrastructure projects; most small general builders, trades or local contractors without engineering expertise will not be competitive.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
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