--- title: "East Cliff Stabilisation Works" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL" published: "2026-02-06" --- # East Cliff Stabilisation Works Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05f6a1.json) ## Summary Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking bidders for the "East Cliff Stabilisation Works" project, classified under the "Cliff-stabilisation works" industry category. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, inviting open competition. This initiative involves comprehensive engineering works to stabilise the East Cliff, located in Bournemouth, UK, with a projected budget of £3,600,000. Tender submissions must be electronically completed by 20th April 2026, following a previously announced extension. Potential bidders should note the deadline for enquiries is set for 20th March 2026. The procurement follows an open method below the threshold, providing a competitive landscape. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in large-scale engineering and construction projects. The scope of work includes demolition, reprofiling, installation of soil nails and mesh, and site restoration, making it ideal for companies with expertise in soil mechanics and structural engineering. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the process considers quality (40%) and price (60%) in its evaluation. Businesses that can offer cost-effective and high-quality solutions, potentially through Options A to D, will find this tender a suitable opportunity to expand their portfolio in public infrastructure projects. The project is scheduled to start on 1st September 2026, concluding by 1st March 2028, thereby providing a stable pipeline of work over the contract duration. ## Notice Engineering works to stabilise the East Cliff including options for: demolition of the upper and lower buildings and removal of lift mechanism and rails; reprofiling overhang; installation of soil nails and mesh; restoration work; reseeding; relocation of SSEN transformer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010969-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 6 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,600,000 | | Lots value | £3,600,000 | | 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 | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45243110 - Cliff-stabilisation works ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 13:52 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010969-2026 - 6 Jan 2026 at 12:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000657-2026 - 16 Dec 2025 at 12:15 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083316-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010969-2026 6th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000657-2026 6th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083316-2025 16th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9251 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-9918 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11605 ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0f3f880f-9ace-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=TrueTo - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0f3f880f-9ace-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=TrueToaccesstheprocurementdocumentation,biddersmustclickonthe'Registerinterestinthisopportunity'buttoninthetopright.Oncebiddershaveregisteredtheirinteresttheycanaccessthefullprocurementdocumentationfrom'MyActivities'onthehomepage.Biddersmustensurethattheycompleteandsubmittherequireddocumentationpriortothedeadlineindicatedandinaccordancewiththeinstructionswithintheprocurementdocumentation. - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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