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BCP Highways Communication Upgrade

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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16 Feb 2026 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council focuses on upgrading their highways communication systems by replacing legacy systems. This initiative falls under the industry category of Information Systems and is situated in the UK's southern region, specifically in Bournemouth. The procurement has reached the award stage. A contract worth £120,000 (net) was signed on 28 January 2026, with the project duration running from 15 February 2026 to 14 February 2027. The procurement method used was 'below threshold,' and the project has been completed, with NOW WIRELESS LIMITED being the contracted supplier for the goods required.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in information systems and communication technology upgrades. Firms providing innovative technological solutions and those with a track record in infrastructure upgrades could benefit from engaging in similar opportunities in the future, especially with entities like sub-central government authorities. Such contracts offer a chance to secure significant projects and bolster a company's presence in the public sector market, particularly for SMEs like NOW WIRELESS LIMITED, which was successful in this award.

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Notice Title

BCP Highways Communication Upgrade

Notice Description

Highways communication upgrade for a replacement of our legacy system

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06549b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013734-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOW WIRELESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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