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title: "Twin Sails and Poole Bridge Mechanical and Electrical improvements and Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068661"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Twin Sails and Poole Bridge Mechanical and Electrical improvements and Maintenance

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068661

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## Summary

The Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for mechanical and electrical improvements and maintenance work on the Twin Sails and Poole Bridge. The procurement focuses on the replacement of upper rod-eye end bearings and subsequent maintenance support. This project falls under the industry category of bridge renewal construction work and is primarily located in the UK, specifically in the region of UKK25. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest through the Council's procurement portal before the deadline on 18 May 2026. The procurement value is estimated at £3,993,000, and the main procurement category is works.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in bridge construction, mechanical and electrical engineering, and maintenance services. The contract period begins on 1 September 2026 and could be extended up to 31 August 2035. With particular suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businesses that can design, supply, and install specialised components while offering ongoing maintenance are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could bolster their portfolio and showcase their expertise in infrastructure improvement projects.

## Notice

Twin Sails Bridge requires replacement upper rod-eye end bearings. A supplier is required to design, supply and install the new bearings, and carry out any modifications required to facilitate this in a way that results in a more readily maintainable solution. The same supplier is also tasked with collating all the O&M information currently held by BCP into one comprehensive document adding in the requirements for the new bearings. The supplier will then be tasked with providing maintenance and parts supply support for both Twin Sails and Poole Bridge for the remaining contract term.

### Planning Information

Please express an interest on the project BCP procurement portal https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/and submit your completed questionnaire response by sending it in an email to procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk and marking your response ‘DN812194 Twin Sails and Poole Bridge Mechanical and Electrical improvements and Maintenance
- PME Response’ by the deadline of COP 18/05/2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035661-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,993,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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 | TLK25 Dorset |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45221119 - Bridge renewal construction work

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:11 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035661-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035661-2026
  20th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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