---
title: "Highways Communication System upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e6c4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-21"
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# Highways Communication System upgrade

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e6c4

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking to upgrade its Highways Communication System to replace their legacy telephony infrastructure with updated wireless communications technology that ensures secure IP connectivity. This procurement process falls under the industry category of industry-specific software development services and encompasses multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including the South West. Currently, the project is in the Tender stage with a procurement method classified as "Below threshold - open competition." Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 12th December 2025, and a deadline for submission on 22nd December 2025. The contract is slated to begin on 15th February 2026 and will run until 1st March 2027.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and telecommunications infrastructure. The open competition procurement method allows Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to participate, providing a level playing field for growing businesses geared towards providing innovative communication solutions. Companies with expertise in developing and upgrading communication systems to ensure compliance with industry standards will find this opportunity particularly suitable. With a focus on future expansion and integration into BCP Council's systems, businesses that can offer scalable solutions will be well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) are seeking suppliers who can provide an updated Highways communications infrastructure to replace BCP's legacy system, currently based on telephony products. The system offered must be fully compatible with industry standards and provide wireless communications that allows secure IP connectivity. The system shall cover our initial defined area however a growth package needs to be considered for expansion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076232-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2026 - 1 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 22:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076232-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076232-2025
  21st November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/
  See DN 798217
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8249

## Notice URLs

- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/DN798217

## Provenance

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