Planning

Duston Reservoir Footpaths

WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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10 Nov 2025 at 16:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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10 Nov 2025 at 16:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Duston Reservoir Footpaths", targeting the industry category of paths and other metalled surfaces, including footpath and cycle path construction. This initiative is aimed at restoring the paths around Duston Reservoir in the UKF24 region, Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement involves a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, inviting expressions of interest by 28th November 2025. The estimated timeline for the project includes inviting quotations in late December 2025, with responses due by mid-February 2026, contract award notifications in early March 2026, followed by the contract's award in late March 2026 and project commencement in late April 2026. The exact legal framework guiding the procurement is in accordance with legislation referenced under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in construction, specialising in footpath and cycle path works. It involves numerous activities such as stone path resurfacing, reconstruction, crack sealing, and edge strengthening, offering diverse work scopes to suitable contractors. Businesses with a proven track record of executing similar infrastructural projects could find this tender highly advantageous. Participating firms can gain a substantial foothold in public sector projects by becoming part of West Northamptonshire Council's supplier network, aiding their expansion within the public works sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Duston Reservoir Footpaths

Notice Description

The project will be restore the surface integrity of the paths around Duston Reservoir. Approximately 2/3 of the path is 1.5m wide and is constructed in graded stone with a self-binding surface course. The remainder is bituminous construction, approximately 3.2m wide. The stone path requires siding out and a new surface course laying. Areas of the bituminous path require crack sealing. Other areas require reconstruction and edge strengthening. Other areas require inter-layer reinforcement & re-surfacing. Principal quantities are: Stone path resurfacing - Approximately 3800m2 self-binding gravel surface course. Reconstruction of bituminous footpath - Approximately 250m2 at 150mm thickness, including approximately 90m of concrete edging. Resurfacing of bituminous footpath - Plane out approximately 1500m2 to 25mm depth, reinforce with glass-fibre reinforcement grid and relay surface course. Bituminous path crack sealing - Approximately 300m, 5-10mm crack width. Other requirements: Management and diversion of pedestrians and wheeled users during the works. Undertaking the role of principal contractor. Estimated contract programme: Invitation of quotations - Late December 2025 Return of quotations - Mid February 2026 Contract Award Notice - Early March 2026 Award of Contract - Late March 2026 Works commencement Late April 2026

Planning Information

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to engage with suppliers in preparation for an upcoming procurement opportunity. We are inviting interested suppliers to express their interest in participating in a forthcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. How to Express Interest: Suppliers who wish to be considered for this opportunity are requested to: Email the Procurement Team at: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk Please include your company name, contact details, and a brief overview of your relevant experience or services. Register on our procurement portal:

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05de09
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072539-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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

45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHAMPTON
Postcode
NN1 1ED
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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