Tender

National Trust - Gorge Walk Restoration - Phase 3

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is initiating a procurement process for the Gorge Walk Restoration - Phase 3, located within the Cheddar Gorge Circular Trail in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the construction work category and aims to upgrade the specifications of existing steps, as well as create additional steps to enhance the trail connectivity. The process is a direct procurement method characterised as a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the proposal submission deadline on 20th June 2025, with site visits and proposal clarifications scheduled for July, and contract award set for 1st August 2025. Interested parties can submit their queries until 11th June 2025, and the contract period will run from 1st August 2025 to 1st September 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction or infrastructure enhancement to advance their business growth by competing for a high-profile project backed by a prestigious organisation like the National Trust. Businesses capable of demonstrating their economic standing, relevant experience, and innovative solutions in upgrading and linking trail paths and steps will be highly suited to participate in this procurement. The project not only offers a chance to secure a GBP 70,000 contract but also provides the potential for further collaboration with the National Trust in future undertakings within its estates.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Trust - Gorge Walk Restoration - Phase 3

Notice Description

This Request for Proposal Single Stage (RFP1) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of the creation of approx. 150 steps that make up part of the Cheddar Gorge Circular Trail (please note: steps already exist, the project is to upgrade the spec of the existing steps and create some additional steps to link in with the remainder of the path). The Trust is seeking bids from a range of Bidders as to their capacity, capability, economic standing and relevant experience, as well as their proposed solution and price for meeting the requirements of the Opportunity. Tender timescale 23rd May- Tender posted 11th June- Last day to submit questions 20th June- Proposal submission July- site visits and proposal clarifications with shortlisted applicants 1st August- Award contract Further details on the Opportunity can be found in the "RFP1 Gorge Walk Phase 3", available via Proactis. The opportunity closes on 20th June 2025 at 16.00. This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce3b8efe-ec03-4fea-b9c5-72869f7d9401
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cb38f4-6c30-41b3-92c9-679f1bda5a32
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 1-2 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
THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2NA
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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