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# Whitley Lake Slipway and Step Repairs

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19d97e82-4b77-4a33-a5ba-d79686720266

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) is seeking a contractor for the "Whitley Lake Slipway and Step Repairs" project, classified under civil engineering works with a focus on coastal-defence works. This project involves extending access ramps and steps at Whitley Lake, Poole Harbour, to improve public safety and enhance the facilities. The tender is currently in the award stage, following the procurement process initiated via open procedure. Key dates include the expected start of works in Spring 2024, with an estimated duration of up to 17 weeks, and contract completion by 31st March 2025. The works are valued at approximately £62,500, and BCP Council has awarded the contract to Avon Construction Ltd for £33,056.56.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in civil and coastal engineering to engage with a high-profile public entity and contribute to essential local infrastructure improvements. The project is particularly suitable for SMEs, aligning with BCP Council’s requirements. Given the project's scope and the extended timeline, participating businesses can leverage this contract to showcase their expertise, enhance their portfolio, and potentially secure further coastal and civil engineering projects. The project's location in the South West of the United Kingdom also underscores BCP Council’s commitment to regional development and community safety.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP Council) Flood Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) asset team require a contractor to carry out repairs at Whitley Lake, an area of Poole Harbour on the Western/inland side of Sandbanks. The works are to extend the access ramps and steps to/beyond the current beach levels at Whitley Lake and to enhance/repair the current facilities. These works are to take place outside of peak usage periods and to allow safe access for the public as much as possible during the works. The successful Bidder will be expected to commence the works in Spring 2024 with the works estimated to be up to 17 weeks. The contract duration will be for approximately 9 months. These dates are subject to the Council obtaining the required licenses and abiding by them. Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad896cc6-746f-4774-b427-5860d39418d5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,056 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOURNEMOUTH |
| Post town | Bournemouth |
| Postcode | BH2 6DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
| Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVON CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
- 45243000 - Coastal-defence works

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2024 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad896cc6-746f-4774-b427-5860d39418d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad896cc6-746f-4774-b427-5860d39418d5
  18th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=7ec15c78-0f7e-ee11-8125-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21
  Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

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