Tender

Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV's)

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 08:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has initiated a tender for the procurement of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), seeking a single supplier capable of providing 12 diesel-fuelled RCVs. This procurement is classified under the goods category and follows an open procedure. With a contract value estimated at approximately £3,672,000 gross, this process is at the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 8th June 2026. Enquiries can be made until 21st May 2026. The delivery of the vehicles is planned to start in March 2027, with the contract set to last for four months, concluding with the final delivery in June 2027. This procurement targets the UKK24 region in the United Kingdom, with the Council's Civic Centre in Bournemouth serving as the focal point for contact.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers specialising in heavy vehicle production and those focusing on public sector contracts. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, diesel-fuelled refuse collection vehicles will find this an appealing opportunity, especially considering the contract emphasises quality over price with a 60-40 weighting, respectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria supporting SME involvement. Businesses interested in tapping into sub-central government projects in the South West of England could greatly benefit from engaging with this procurement process, providing necessary vehicles that support municipal waste management operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV's)

Notice Description

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council require a single supplier to provide 12 x front line refuse collection vehicles The requirement includes: 1 x 18 tonne Domestic split lift RCV - diesel fuelled 9 x 26 tonne Domestic split lift RCV - diesel fuelled 2 x 26t tonne Trade lift RCV - diesel fuelled The planned start date for delivery of RCV's is March 2027. The contract will be for 4 months with the last vehicle to be delivered June 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069206
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041327-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage

34144510 - Vehicles for refuse

34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,060,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,060,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
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
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
TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Bournemouth Central
Westminster Constituency
Bournemouth West

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Notice Documents

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