Tender

East Cliff Stabilisation Works

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Tender

16 Dec 2025 at 12:15

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has initiated a tender for engineering works titled "East Cliff Stabilisation Works," located in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. This project aims to stabilise the East Cliff through various methods including demolition, reprofiling, and restoration, within the framework of public authority governance. With a budget of GBP 3,600,000, this tender falls under the industry category for cliff-stabilisation works, with the procurement method being an open, below-threshold competition. Interested businesses should note the deadline for submitting proposals is 2nd March 2026, and enquiries are accepted until 13th February 2026. The project is expected to start on 1st September 2026 and completed by 1st March 2028.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses in the civil engineering and construction sectors, particularly those specialising in geotechnical and environmental services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the suitability criteria explicitly supporting them. The procurement process allows for electronic submissions, ensuring ease of access and engagement. Businesses with expertise in soil stabilisation, demolition, or environmental remediation will find this particularly beneficial. The Council prioritises maintaining quality alongside cost-effectiveness, evaluating bids with a quality score of 40% and a price score of 60%, offering multiple site remediation and stabilisation options for potential contractors.

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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/083316-2025
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
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@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
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

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