Tender

CP2528-24 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2025 - 2029

DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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17 Dec 2024 at 16:55

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04 Dec 2024 at 12:25

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14 Nov 2024 at 11:13

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Summary of the contracting process

Devon County Council has issued a tender for the "CP2528-24 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2025 - 2029" contract. This procurement is for maintenance and improvement works, as well as technical support for various public pathways and trails within Devon, including approximately 5,000 km of Public Rights of Way and notable trails such as the South West Coast Path National Trail. The framework, valued between £6,000,000 and £10,000,000, will operate from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029, with a potential break clause at the end of year 2. The open procedure procurement process invites suitably skilled contractors to submit their tenders by 19th December 2024 at 12:00 pm, with works covering eight geographical sub-areas based on District Council Boundaries. The primary industry categories involved are agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, alongside construction work.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in pathway maintenance, construction, and technical assessments. The framework's diverse range of tasks, including vegetation clearance, surfacing, drainage, and technical consultations, ensures multiple areas for expertise application. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the estimated values per scheme and activity, which can foster scalable business growth. Eligible businesses can benefit from consistent project work, enhancing their portfolios and achieving steady income streams from participating in a high-profile regional framework managed by Devon County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CP2528-24 Maintenance and Improvement of Public Rights of Way Framework 2025 - 2029

Notice Description

This Framework Agreement is to provide maintenance and improvement works and technical support for approximately 5 000 km of Public Rights of Way (comprising footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways), 230 km of off-road recreational trail network (for example, the Tarka Trail) and 590 km of minor road network (mainly unmetalled) including the South West Coast Path National Trial for which it is responsible along with the areas covered by the Stover Country Park and Grand Western Canal Country Park or other land requiring works. The framework agreement will operate over a 4-year period commencing 1st April 2025 and expiring on 31st March 2029 (with a break clause at the Authority's discretion to close the arrangement at the end of year 2) The Framework Agreement may also be used by local partners such as Dartmoor and Exmoor National Park Authorities, and parish and town councils to maintain some or all of the public rights of way within their respective boundaries under an Agency DCC wishes to appoint a multiple of appropriately skilled and competent contractors to the framework agreement who can be called upon to undertake the maintenance and improvement works up to an approximate value of PS100,000 per scheme and technical support for discrete activities to an estimated value of upto PS10,000. Some of these works may be undertaken by landowners, volunteers and/or DCC staff therefore contractors appointed to the arrangement do not have exclusivity in undertaking such works. The framework will cover eight geographical sub areas throughout the administrative area of the Authority (based on District Council Boundaries as shown in Schedule 1) and comprises lots as follows: Lot 1: Work Activities which will include Vegetation Clearance and Typical Maintenance and Improvement Activities (Service Group A). and Work Activities involving the use of Chainsaw Equipment including Tree Works (up to 380 mm diameter and ground based works only) (Service Group B). Lot 2: Work Activities which will include more extensive works such as path surfacing, drainage and bridge installation, involving the use of heavier machinery and equipment (Service Groups C and D) Lot 3: Work Activities requiring technical expertise such as path inspections (planned and reactive), applying for permits and permissions (e.g., planning consent, and environmental permits), and assessing proposals for and drafting of path orders. The historic annual spend for this type of work has been approximately GBP 1.5 million with historic average value of individual works orders being approximately PS2,700. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56121f53-11d6-4212-b64f-cc4731653473
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Symon Doliczny
Contact Email
symon.doliczny@devon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392383000

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 4QD
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Newtown and St Leonard's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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