Tender

Dynamic Purchasing System for Norfolk Trails Infrastructure Maintenance

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 08:56

Planning

28 Sep 2021 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Dynamic Purchasing System for Norfolk Trails Infrastructure Maintenance is currently at the planning stage and is managed by Norfolk County Council, located in Norwich, United Kingdom. This procurement aims to engage contractors for various small-scale construction projects related to footpath construction work. The tender value is estimated at £500,000, and the project deadline extends to November 30, 2026. The awarding method is classified as an open procurement procedure, with key dates including the anticipated tender opening on November 25, 2026.

This opportunity is particularly well-suited for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure maintenance, particularly those experienced in footpath works, countryside construction, and landscaping. Companies that can deliver services such as surfacing, drainage, signage, and the installation of countryside furniture will find significant potential for growth within this tender. By participating in this procurement process, contractors can contribute to improving access within Norfolk's extensive public rights of way network while expanding their operational portfolio.

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Notice Title

Dynamic Purchasing System for Norfolk Trails Infrastructure Maintenance

Notice Description

Norfolk County Council manages approximately 2,400 miles of Public Rights of Way consisting of footpaths, bridleways, restricted byways and byways open to all traffic. This includes the installation, ongoing maintenance and replacement of the countryside furniture and to deliver access improvements on the countryside assets within Norfolk.The DPS seeks to source a number of external contractors that have capacity and ability to deliver any number of small-scale works projects.The DPS covers 3 Lots: Lot 1 - Surfacing and DrainageLot 2 - Countryside Construction Lot 3 - Signage and Waymarking

Lot Information

Surfacing and Drainage

This lot covers delivering a range of access improvements across the network, including installation of individual drainage schemes on routes that have been identified in order to better manage increasing amounts of surface water. In addition, this lot includes the installation of improved surfacing on routes. This is likely to be hard surfaces which are to deliver access improvements for all users including people with access issues, cyclists and horse riders. Each of the schemes will have specific deliverables targeted at overall access improvements.

Countryside Construction

This Lot covers smaller scale projects and will include the construction and installation of a range of countryside furniture to improve access for all users to the network. This is likely to include: gates, boardwalks, steps, bridleway steps, benches, and specific individual projects.

Options: This Lot covers smaller scale projects and will include the construction and installation of a range of countryside furniture to improve access for all users to the network. This is likely to include: gates, boardwalks, steps, bridleway steps, benches, and specific individual projects.

Signage and Waymarking

This Lot covers the installation of signage and waymarking on the network. The signage usually used across the network is timber finger posts and waymarkers and there will be specific deliverables within each signage project all of which will be detailed within each individual call for competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e569
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025658-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34928470 - Signage

39113300 - Bench seats

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45246510 - Boardwalk construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 20268 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk, TLH16 North and West Norfolk, TLH17 Breckland and South Norfolk

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

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