Tender

CBC-1833-T-AS Houghton Lodge Footpath Construction

CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

01 Sep 2025 at 15:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Central Bedfordshire Council seeking bids for the project titled "CBC-1833-T-AS Houghton Lodge Footpath Construction," which falls under the industry category of footpath construction work. The project is located in Ampthill, post code MK45 2TG. This tender is in the active stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold. Key dates to note include the deadline for receiving questions via the In-Tend system, which is set for 18th September 2025 at 10:00, and the final submission of quotations is due by 23rd September 2025 at 09:00. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 13th October 2025 and conclude by 7th November 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction industry to engage in infrastructure development work. Companies that have expertise in construction, particularly in footpath and path-related works, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As this is a non-recurrent procurement type, it allows businesses to diversify their projects portfolio and gain new public sector clients. The eligibility criteria do not specify an inclination towards SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a broadly inclusive tender process for qualified contractors. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's credentials and provide potential for increased business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CBC-1833-T-AS Houghton Lodge Footpath Construction

Notice Description

New Footpath Construction and Associated Works at Houghton Lodge, Houghton Close, Ampthill MK45 2TG The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 18th September 2025 at 10:00. Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 23rd September 2025 at 09.00. Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f4e336-0010-4bed-aebb-050ebb50752c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 30 days
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
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tony Sharpstone
Contact Email
tony.sharpstone@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03003008000

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFORD
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Further Information

Notice Documents

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