Ice Cream Products and Equipment

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is soliciting bids under solicitation number DN832847 for the supply and delivery of ice cream products and associated equipment. The contract serves multiple locations, including seafront trading outlets, Upton Country Park, Queens Park Café, King's Park Leisure facilities, and Council museums. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Impulse Ice Cream with an estimated annual spend of 300,000 GBP and Lot 2 for Scoop Ice Cream and Accessories with an estimated annual spend of 440,000 GBP. The total estimated contract value is 3,700,000 GBP excluding VAT. The initial period of performance is scheduled from January 2, 2027, to February 28, 2030, with two optional 12-month extensions potentially extending the term to February 29, 2032. Lot 1 requires a minimum of 10 impulse products, including plant-based options and a children's range, as well as a branded scoop range of at least 10 flavors and the provision of seven kiosks free on loan. Lot 2 requires at least 24 scoop flavors, including a minimum of four plant-based and four sorbet options, along with cones, whippy ice cream, accessories, and dog-specific ice cream. Scoop tubs must be between 4.5 and 5.5 liters. This open procedure will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender approach. Interested bidders must submit their proposals in English via the electronic portal by November 25, 2026, at 2:00pm.