Planning

Twin Sails and Poole Bridge Mechanical and Electrical improvements and Maintenance

BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Planning

20 Apr 2026 at 13:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for mechanical and electrical improvements and maintenance work on the Twin Sails and Poole Bridge. The procurement focuses on the replacement of upper rod-eye end bearings and subsequent maintenance support. This project falls under the industry category of bridge renewal construction work and is primarily located in the UK, specifically in the region of UKK25. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest through the Council's procurement portal before the deadline on 18 May 2026. The procurement value is estimated at £3,993,000, and the main procurement category is works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bridge construction, mechanical and electrical engineering, and maintenance services. The contract period begins on 1 September 2026 and could be extended up to 31 August 2035. With particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses that can design, supply, and install specialised components while offering ongoing maintenance are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could bolster their portfolio and showcase their expertise in infrastructure improvement projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Twin Sails and Poole Bridge Mechanical and Electrical improvements and Maintenance

Notice Description

Twin Sails Bridge requires replacement upper rod-eye end bearings. A supplier is required to design, supply and install the new bearings, and carry out any modifications required to facilitate this in a way that results in a more readily maintainable solution. The same supplier is also tasked with collating all the O&M information currently held by BCP into one comprehensive document adding in the requirements for the new bearings. The supplier will then be tasked with providing maintenance and parts supply support for both Twin Sails and Poole Bridge for the remaining contract term.

Planning Information

Please express an interest on the project BCP procurement portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/and submit your completed questionnaire response by sending it in an email to procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk and marking your response ‘DN812194 Twin Sails and Poole Bridge Mechanical and Electrical improvements and Maintenance - PME Response’ by the deadline of COP 18/05/2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068661
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035661-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,993,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
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
TLK25 Dorset
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

Further Information

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