Planning

EPP0231 Footpath Repairs and Consultancy

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

17 Nov 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "EPP0231 Footpath Repairs and Consultancy" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Braintree District Council. This public procurement focuses on construction and engineering services relating to footpath repairs and consultancy within the Braintree district. The tender falls under the category of works and services, addressing various construction needs such as repairs, resurfacing, and other technical works. The preliminary market engagement, closing on 1st December 2025, aims to gather insights for an anticipated contract starting on 1st April 2026 and running until 30th March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Braintree District Council via procurement@braintree.gov.uk for further engagement. The project is based in the East of England, specifically targeting Essex areas.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, footpath maintenance, and civil engineering consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate as the procurement seeks to consolidate various departmental repair needs into a single contract, fostering collaborations and potential subcontracting opportunities. The scope for innovation, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness within the project could lead to long-term partnerships and growth in public sector work. Companies with a proven track record in managing similar infrastructure projects and capabilities to propose efficient design solutions stand to benefit from this contract.

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Notice Title

EPP0231 Footpath Repairs and Consultancy

Notice Description

The Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), on behalf of Braintree District Council (BDC) is inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement for the provision of Footpath Repair works across the district. This service is a critical component of the BDC's footpath maintenance programme within the District. All departments would like access to this facilitation. The purpose of the procurement will be to commission a reliable, experienced and professional supplier who can deliver improvements to the surfacing of footpaths and unadopted highways. Historically the improvement works were designed by a civil engineer, either an employee of the Council or by a Consultancy, we are conducting Pre-Market Engagement to understand the practicality of absorbing this element of the works into a single contract The successful supplier will be responsible for undertaking works at various locations within agreed timescales. BDC is seeking to establish a 3-year contract with an option to extend for up to 1 year + 1 year to deliver footpath improvement works to ensure sites remain safe for all users and members of the public. while also exploring opportunities for innovation, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Currently several departments procure footpath repairs independently. Operations/Asset Management/Landscape Services / strategic development and others would use a single supplier. A design element is required for the works, and this could either be part of this contract, or a separate commission for a consultant if needed, this could be proposed as subcontracting by a repairs contractor or suggestions of efficient ways of doing this The link to this PME can be found here https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0ff4538d-98c3-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Planning Information

Contact procurement@braintree.gov.uk See PME document via Procontract for more information https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0ff4538d-98c3-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e22d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074267-2025
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work

45113000 - Siteworks

45210000 - Building construction work

45220000 - Engineering works and construction works

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233120 - Road construction works

45233123 - Secondary road construction work

45233140 - Roadworks

45233141 - Road-maintenance works

45233142 - Road-repair works

45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233200 - Various surface works

45233220 - Surface work for roads

45233222 - Paving and asphalting works

45233226 - Access road construction work

45233228 - Surface coating construction work

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work

45233261 - Pedestrian overpass construction work

45233262 - Pedestrian zone construction work

45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths

45233330 - Foundation work for streets

45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

71300000 - Engineering services

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

71500000 - Construction-related services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£980,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Alex Ullmer
Contact Email
alex.ullmer@essex.gov.uk, procurement@braintree.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

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