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East Cliff Stabilisation Works

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council

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06 Feb 2026 at 13:52

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:46

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking bidders for the "East Cliff Stabilisation Works" project, classified under the "Cliff-stabilisation works" industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, inviting open competition. This initiative involves comprehensive engineering works to stabilise the East Cliff, located in Bournemouth, UK, with a projected budget of £3,600,000. Tender submissions must be electronically completed by 20th April 2026, following a previously announced extension. Potential bidders should note the deadline for enquiries is set for 20th March 2026. The procurement follows an open method below the threshold, providing a competitive landscape.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in large-scale engineering and construction projects. The scope of work includes demolition, reprofiling, installation of soil nails and mesh, and site restoration, making it ideal for companies with expertise in soil mechanics and structural engineering. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the process considers quality (40%) and price (60%) in its evaluation. Businesses that can offer cost-effective and high-quality solutions, potentially through Options A to D, will find this tender a suitable opportunity to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects. The project is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026, concluding by 1st March 2028, thereby providing a stable pipeline of work over the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

East Cliff Stabilisation Works

Notice Description

Engineering works to stabilise the East Cliff including options for: demolition of the upper and lower buildings and removal of lift mechanism and rails; reprofiling overhang; installation of soil nails and mesh; restoration work; reseeding; relocation of SSEN transformer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010969-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45243110 - Cliff-stabilisation works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOURNEMOUTH
Postcode
BH2 6DY
Postcode Area
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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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