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Monsal Trail - Scaling to Rock Cuttings PM03511/25/05

PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 14:48

Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 14:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Peak District National Park Authority has awarded a contract for the project titled "Monsal Trail - Scaling to Rock Cuttings PM03511/25/05" in the services category, specifically geotechnical engineering services. This procurement took place through an open competition under the designation "Below threshold - open competition". The awarded contract, signed on 6th January 2026, encompasses scaling works along the Monsal Trail's rock cuttings, a project initially announced in October 2025. Located in the UKF13 region of Bakewell, the project, identified under tender ID 000725-2026, follows legal frameworks outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 and is part of a comprehensive maintenance initiative for the trail. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £69,120, is set to conclude by 30th October 2026, reinforcing obligations for site management and vegetation removal.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the geotechnical engineering sector. High Peak Access Ltd, which has secured the contract, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to perform the specialised services required. Companies with expertise in rock scaling, vegetation management, and embankment maintenance, especially those that can deliver cost-effective and high-quality solutions, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. The public procurement from a sub-central government authority, like the Peak District National Park Authority, highlights an encouraging landscape for SMEs to establish long-term partnerships and further their operational footprint within public-sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Monsal Trail - Scaling to Rock Cuttings PM03511/25/05

Notice Description

The Monsal Trail has a number of structures, embankments and cuttings along its 8 mile length. Following inspections of the cuttings, the Peak District National Park Authority as owners of the trail has decided to undertake regular rock scaling works to address concerns raised within the inspection reports. All cuttings within this tender were scaled in early 2023 and Cuttings no. 3, 7 and 8 have been scaled in 2025. Works to include removal of all vegetation from site. Please see the Invitation to Tender for further details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05abd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000725-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PEAK DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
legal.instructions@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BAKEWELL
Postcode
DE45 1AE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derbyshire Dales
Electoral Ward
Bakewell
Westminster Constituency
Derbyshire Dales

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIGH PEAK ACCESS

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