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title: "Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV's)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069206"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-06"
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# Refuse Collection Vehicles (RCV's)

Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069206

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## Summary

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council has initiated a tender for the procurement of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), seeking a single supplier capable of providing 12 diesel-fuelled RCVs. This procurement is classified under the goods category and follows an open procedure. With a contract value estimated at approximately £3,672,000 gross, this process is at the tender stage, with the tender period closing on 8th June 2026. Enquiries can be made until 21st May 2026. The delivery of the vehicles is planned to start in March 2027, with the contract set to last for four months, concluding with the final delivery in June 2027. This procurement targets the UKK24 region in the United Kingdom, with the Council's Civic Centre in Bournemouth serving as the focal point for contact.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for suppliers specialising in heavy vehicle production and those focusing on public sector contracts. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, diesel-fuelled refuse collection vehicles will find this an appealing opportunity, especially considering the contract emphasises quality over price with a 60-40 weighting, respectively. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria supporting SME involvement. Businesses interested in tapping into sub-central government projects in the South West of England could greatly benefit from engaging with this procurement process, providing necessary vehicles that support municipal waste management operations.

## Notice

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council require a single supplier to provide 12 x front line refuse collection vehicles The requirement includes: 1 x 18 tonne Domestic split lift RCV - diesel fuelled 9 x 26 tonne Domestic split lift RCV - diesel fuelled 2 x 26t tonne Trade lift RCV - diesel fuelled The planned start date for delivery of RCV's is March 2027. The contract will be for 4 months with the last vehicle to be delivered June 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041327-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,060,000 |
| Lots value | £3,060,000 |
| 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 | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144500 - Vehicles for refuse and sewage
- 34144510 - Vehicles for refuse
- 34144511 - Refuse-collection vehicles

## Release History

- 6 May 2026 at 08:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041327-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041327-2026
  6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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