The Bristol Temple Quarter LLP (BTQ LLP), the partnership behind the Bristol Temple Quarter regeneration programme, has sought a main contractor to deliver a new multi-storey car park, cycle pavilion, bus stops and associated public realm at Bristol Temple Meads railway station.

BTQ LLP is first seeking to appoint a contractor to provide pre-construction services through a Pre-Construction Services Agreement (PCSA), with the intention of progressing to a full construction works contract by July 2026. The Invitation to Tender is currently open, with the following key dates in the procurement process:

• Tender submission deadline: 8 December 2025

• Bidder presentations: 8–9 January 2026

• Contract award announcement: 16 January 2026

The Southern Gateway will play a key role in enabling the delivery of new homes, commercial development, and public spaces at Bristol Temple Quarter by relocating regulated station parking into a single location.

The land around Bristol Temple Meads station is currently dominated by car parking, creating a poor experience for people arriving in the city. Much of this parking is regulated for rail staff and passengers. By relocating the parking, the space to the north of the station at the Friary, Station Approach, and in the Grade I listed Midland Shed can be transformed with new development, public spaces, and travel routes.