Industry Standard Design and Modelling Software

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

Published: Oct 22, 2025

Updated: Jun 13, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Man and Machine Ltd — £141,865

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About This Opportunity

Award by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council (United Kingdom, ICT & digital): Industry Standard. Awarded to Man and Machine Ltd (GBP 142K, Jun 2023).

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, architecture and engineering and construction and civil works sectors, with a focus on Software, Architectural Design and Construction Supervision. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 141,865.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

This software is required by architects, engineers and construction professionals within many different services across the council (Transportation, Housing, PHP, Environment) for precise 2D and 3D drafting. This software incurs annual subscription costs for its licences, including AutoCAD, Vehicle tracking and AutoCAD light, which are recharged to the relevant users service unit.

Additional information:
This contract was awarded following an RFQ. The contracts finder notice was not published (through error). CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (72000000). Procedure: Open procedure. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 22, 2025. Last refreshed 12 days ago. Reference: BOURN001-DN697546-70006449. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council

Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council has issued 47 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 37 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Man and Machine Ltd was awarded the contract for £141,865. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference BOURN001-DN697546-70006449 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Man and Machine Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.