--- title: "Amusement Arcade Purchase Buyer" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b33d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b33d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b33d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b33d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-11" --- # Amusement Arcade Purchase Buyer Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b33d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b33d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b33d.json) ## Summary Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is planning a procurement process titled "Amusement Arcade Purchase Buyer" within the industry category of games, toys, and entertainment services, specifically focusing on fairground amusements. This procurement is happening in the UK, specifically in region UKK24. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement notice published on 11th June 2026, and a due date for submission of documents by 23rd July 2026. The intended start date for the contract period is 11th June 2027, and it will run until 10th June 2031. This project aims to intricately manage the procurement activities for an amusement arcade, including sourcing arcade machines, spares, and stock for prizes, underscoring niches in procurement requirements. The procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in arcade games, components, and entertainment service supplies. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) particularly aligned with the amusement and entertainment sector could find this opportunity especially fitting, given its niche focus and the council's interest in facilitating dedicated procurement services. With an above-threshold purchase nature, this tender exhibits the potential for consistent business growth within its duration, offering strategic involvement in a public sector-managed arcade facility. Companies with expertise in managing large-scale equipment procurement and those with established logistics for supplying entertainment products will be well-positioned to compete effectively. ## Notice BCP Council own and operate an amusement arcade within its geographical area. We are seeking a dedicated buyer that can undertake all procurement related activity on behalf of the Arcade staff. The requirements to procure and source the amusement arcade are niche in nature. Procurement follows three separate purchase streams: 1) Arcade Machines 2) Spares for Arcade Machines 3) Stock (for arcade and amusement prizes) ### Planning Information All PME documents must be submitted via the https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ by 23/07/2026. Late submissions may not be considered. For inquiries or assistance, please email procurement.place@bcpcouncil.gov.uk. Please see the below link for the published advert relating to this opportunity: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=05ce87da-9e65-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055350-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jun 2027 - 10 Jun 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TLK24 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 37500000 - Games and toys; fairground amusements - 92300000 - Entertainment services ## Release History - 11 Jun 2026 at 14:31 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055350-2026 - 11 Jun 2026 at 14:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055342-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055350-2026 11th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055342-2026 11th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=05ce87da-9e65-f111-813c-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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