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Clapham Parish Council (in West Sussex)

CLAPHAM PARISH COUNCIL

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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 11:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Clapham Parish Council, located in West Sussex, is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Footpath (refurbishment)." The tender, which falls under the industry category of footpath construction work (CPV code: 45233161), aims to upgrade an existing path at the Recreation Ground on The Street in Clapham, with postal code BN13 3UU. This early engagement opportunity will close on 10th September 2026, with buyer contact available through Sarah, the Clerk at Clapham Parish Council. The project, which is contingent on grant funding, seeks to improve site access and create a sustainable, low-maintenance path surface, with recommendations for either tarmac or bonded resin.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in construction and path refurbishment, particularly those experienced in sustainable materials and cost-effective maintenance solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate. The refurbishment aims to benefit the local community by enhancing accessibility and usability, making it an ideal project for businesses looking to establish or strengthen their presence in community-focused infrastructure improvements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clapham Parish Council (in West Sussex)

Notice Description

Early Engagement Opportunity - a procurement idea in the early stages of development, judging interest from potential suppliers. Clapham Parish Council (in West Sussex) will be seeking a contractor for a proposed upgrade to an existing path (subject to funding being available). The path is located at the Recreation Ground, The Street Clapham, BN13 3UU, an open green space used widely by the local community. The existing path measurements are approximately 1m wide x 59m length. The project will be dependent on grant funding. The project aims: to make the site more user friendly for visitors and improve access for all to create a durable path surface, which will be neither expensive nor labour intensive to maintain to receive recommendations as to the type of the most suitable surface, but specifically a bound surface such as tarmac or bonded resin to replace the current loose slate to be sustainable Please contact our Clerk - Sarah - clerk@clapham-wsx-pc.gov.uk (in the first instance by email)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a1f9f70-2b9c-4bd4-aa62-57fc441db6c2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
10 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CLAPHAM PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PULBOROUGH
Postcode
RH20 2PA
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Horsham
Electoral Ward
West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Further Information

Notice Documents

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