Tender

East Cliff Stabilisation Works

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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06 Jan 2026 at 12:46

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "East Cliff Stabilisation Works" is being conducted by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council, classified as a public authority in sub-central government. The project falls under the industry category of cliff-stabilisation works and is located in the UKK2 region of the United Kingdom. This contract is currently in the tender stage, with an end date for submission set for 2nd March 2026. Interested parties can submit enquiries until 13th February 2026. The total contract value is approximately £3,600,000, and it will be awarded through an open, below-threshold competition as per UKPGA 2023/54 regulation.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in engineering and construction, particularly those experienced in stabilisation works and infrastructure projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the Council's suitability criteria. Companies offering expertise in demolition, reprofiling, soil nailing, and related restoration work will be well-positioned to bid on this project. The procurement method allows for open competition, offering a strategic opportunity for businesses to expand their public sector portfolio and contribute to vital infrastructure improvement, with multiple pricing options available based on the scope of work, including full site remediation and targeted stabilisation.

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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/000657-2026
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 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20262 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

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