Tender

Highways Communication System upgrade

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 22:32

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking to upgrade its Highways Communication System to replace their legacy telephony infrastructure with updated wireless communications technology that ensures secure IP connectivity. This procurement process falls under the industry category of industry-specific software development services and encompasses multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including the South West. Currently, the project is in the Tender stage with a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 12th December 2025, and a deadline for submission on 22nd December 2025. The contract is slated to begin on 15th February 2026 and will run until 1st March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and telecommunications infrastructure. The open competition procurement method allows Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate, providing a level playing field for growing businesses geared towards providing innovative communication solutions. Companies with expertise in developing and upgrading communication systems to ensure compliance with industry standards will find this opportunity particularly suitable. With a focus on future expansion and integration into BCP Council's systems, businesses that can offer scalable solutions will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Highways Communication System upgrade

Notice Description

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) are seeking suppliers who can provide an updated Highways communications infrastructure to replace BCP's legacy system, currently based on telephony products. The system offered must be fully compatible with industry standards and provide wireless communications that allows secure IP connectivity. The system shall cover our initial defined area however a growth package needs to be considered for expansion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076232-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 20253 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.resources@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

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