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08 Jul 2026 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Fishponds Wood Pathway Project, managed by the London Borough of Merton, is focused on enhancing pedestrian access at Fishponds Wood in England, UK. This public procurement contract falls under the "footpath construction work" industry category, with related projects involving surface and boardwalk construction. The procurement process is in the Award stage and has a value of £160,000. It was executed through an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 1st May 2026, with the contract having been awarded on the same day. The project is set to start on 3rd May 2026 and end by 4th May 2028.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for firms specializing in construction, particularly those with expertise in footpath and boardwalk development. Businesses suited to this contract can expect sustained engagement over the two-year period, allowing for expansion and establishing local industry presence. Although not targeted at SMEs or VCSEs, larger contractors like Boult Contracting Ltd, the current supplier, would find this project highly appropriate given the scale and requirements.

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Notice Title

Fishponds Wood Pathway Project

Notice Description

To provide greater all-year access to the footpath network at Fishponds Wood. In total there are 7 boardwalk decking sections totalling 62 metres in length and 8 raised path sections totalling 488 metres in length.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b6d1bf0-5166-4711-a3c5-c9b460549a5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9c51fe7-c07b-4a7d-aaba-e904d2ca5630
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45246510 - Boardwalk construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 3 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
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
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOULT CONTRACTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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