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30 Jul 2026 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has initiated a procurement process for the "Boscombe High Street Planters" project, focusing on the design, manufacture, and delivery of 22 large corten steel planters for Boscombe High Street. This tender falls under the "Urban furniture" category within goods procurement and is being conducted as an open competition below the threshold. The procurement is in the tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 10th September 2026 at 14:00 BST. The delivery location is in the UK region UKK24, and interested parties should note that enquiries must be completed by 25th August 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in urban furniture design and manufacturing, especially small to medium enterprises that can offer innovative and high-quality product solutions. With a significant focus on quality (70%) and social value (10%), businesses that can provide superior, environmentally-sustainable designs and demonstrate a strong contribution to community benefits stand a good chance of success. Furthermore, with a contract value of £120,000 GBP net, this tender offers a lucrative opportunity for growth and partnership with a prominent public authority. Businesses should ensure they register interest accordingly to access full procurement details and comply with submission instructions.

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Notice Title

Boscombe High Street Planters

Notice Description

Design, manufacture and delivery of 22 large corten steel planters for Boscombe High Street.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d7ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072207-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34928400 - Urban furniture

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 28 Feb 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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