Tender

Active Travel Feasibility Study - Lyndhurst to Lymington, Route 120

NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 17:50

Summary of the contracting process

The New Forest National Park Authority is undertaking a procurement process for an Active Travel Feasibility Study focusing on Route 120, the route between Lyndhurst and Lymington in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire. Supported by Hampshire County Council, the study aims to explore options for walking, cycling, and equestrian paths along this route. Interested parties should note the procurement stage is currently in the Tender phase, with the final study expected to be completed by 30 June 2025. The tender submission deadline is 31 March 2025, with the overall contract value estimated between £20,000 and £30,000.

This tender opportunity offers significant potential for consultancy firms specialising in transport services, architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services, as well as recreational and community services. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in designing and implementing active travel infrastructure and should provide innovative and cost-effective solutions for Route 120. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method supports open competition and aims to foster business growth in these sectors.

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Notice Title

Active Travel Feasibility Study - Lyndhurst to Lymington, Route 120

Notice Description

The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA or 'the Authority'), supported by Hampshire County Council (HCC) is seeking a consultant / consultancy to prepare an Active Travel Feasibility Study for a route between Lyndhurst and Lymington in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire, known in the New Forest LCWIP (to be approved June 2025) as Route 120. The purpose of the feasibility study is to identify options for this important utility and leisure route through the New Forest. The study will need to look at the provision of new walking and cycling (and, where appropriate, equestrian) options along Route 120 from Lyndhurst to Lymington. The route has further very important utility and leisure connections to the north and east Hampshire County Council is the Highway Authority for all the roads identified above. A variety of landowners, most notably Forestry England and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust own land along the route, where some permissive path and bridleway options exist. The recommended high-level design options will need to be in accordance with relevant policies and guidance documents, and engagement with their officers will be essential. The study will need to identify appropriate interventions, consider all relevant constraints and risks, then recommend preferred options with high-level concept designs and realistic costings. The final study should be completed by 30 June 2025, unless the partners agree to an extension. Regular updates including a written monthly progress report will be provided to the partners throughout the study period. The contract value is expected to be in the range of PS20,000 to PS30,000. Responses should be broken down into parts to assist evaluation of overall costs to deliver this work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009106-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tender@newforestnpa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LYMINGTON
Postcode
SO41 9ZG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lymington
Westminster Constituency
New Forest West

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