Supply of Timber for Groyne Replacement Programme 2018/19

Bournemouth Borough Council requires the Supply of Timber to be used in the Council's Groyne Replacement Programme in the winter of 2018/19.

Timber groynes on Bournemouth's beach are subject to high loading forces, abrasion and degradation by marine borers, specifically gribble. There are limited timbers that are suitable for use in the groyne structure.

All timber will be supplied compliant with the UK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) publication 'Timber Procurement Policy (TPP), Timber Procurement Advice Note, Sixth Edition, March 2016'. All Timber to be supplied must come from a TPP-compliant source.

The Council has split the requirements for the 2018/19 supply of timber into nine Lots. The timber species required and timber delivery deadline by Lot are identified in the tender documents.

Additional information: Suppliers interested in this contract opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting Bournemouth Borough Council's electronic Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Suppliers should search for the contract opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the contract opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion.

Responses to the contract opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system.

If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided.

A notice was sent to the European Journal regarding this opportunity on 16 February 2018.