This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Jan 2026 at 15:46

Tender

21 Nov 2025 at 19:48

Summary of the contracting process

Worth Parish Council has awarded a contract for the "Parking Scheme at Bowers Place, Crawley Down, West Sussex RH10 4HY" with a completion status. The awarded contract, dated 12th January 2026, involves constructing eighteen parking spaces in a layby format, situated within the publicly maintained highway, in collaboration with West Sussex County Council, under a Section 278 agreement. The procurement process undertaken was open competition, tailored below the regulatory threshold. Preliminary planning permissions were anticipated by 1st December 2025, with work slated to commence on 23rd February 2026, addressing the main procurement category of works, specifically site preparation and civil engineering work.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the civil engineering and construction sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises, to expand their project portfolios through government contracts. With a total of eight bids received, the competition was ripe for local SMEs, underlining the importance of demonstrating technical capability, past project experience, and compliance with CDM regulations. Participating businesses benefit from growth and visibility by delivering public authority projects, further establishing their reputations as reliable contractors in the civil works domain. Essential submission requirements included a fully costed schedule of works, proof of public liability insurance, and comprehensive examples of prior similar work, among others, ensuring that only well-prepared suppliers could achieve successful bids.

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Notice Title

Parking Scheme at Bowers Place, Crawley Down, West Sussex RH10 4HY

Notice Description

The Parking Scheme involves the construction of eighteen parking spaces in a layby format in Bowers Place adjacent to the village green. The work is to take place within the publicly maintained highway and will be the subject of a Section 278 agreement with West Sussex County Council. It is anticipated a revised planning application will be approved by Mid Sussex District Council on Monday 1st December 2025. The Section 278 agreement application can then be submitted with a view to commencement on site being possible in late February 2026. WPC have funding for the project in place and have appointed Paul Budgen Associates LLP (t/as PBA Planning) as the Project Manager to deliver the scheme as soon as possible. Tenders should be based on the details included in the following document bundle: a.PBA Planning drawing reference WPC25-01 [Existing Site Plan and Location Plan] b.PBA Planning drawing reference WPC25-02 REV A [Section 278 Plan] c.PBA Planning drawing reference WPC25-03 REV A [Sections] d.PJC document reference PJC/6619/24-01 Rev 01 [Arboricultural impact assessment, method statement and tree protection plan] e.WSCC S278/38/17 B f.ASSET SEARCH - ALL POINTS FIBRE [39524903] g.ASSET SEARCH - SGN [39524903] h.ASSET SEARCH - UKPN [39524903] The works involve constructing eighteen parking spaces including: a.Preparing Construction Phase Plan. b.Setting up and maintaining site welfare and storage arrangements. c.Excavation of the existing verge and laying sub-base, binder course and wearing course including overlaying existing footpath with wearing course. d.Construction of utility protection points. e.Replacing section of play area fence and construction of short section of footpath to the village green. All contractors will have been deemed to have visited the site prior to finalising their tender to familiarise themselves with site constraints, access and existing conditions and account for these in their bid. You are strongly advised to meet the Project Manager to inspect the site. Site visits can be arranged via email to paul@pba-planning.co.uk or by phoning 01342 718827. Prospective contractors must comply with the Bribery Act 2010 and must not contact Worth Parish Council employees, councillors, or the Project Manager to influence or support their tender outside the prescribed procurement process. Any attempt to do so may result in disqualification from the tendering process. Any actual or perceived conflicts of interest that a contractor may have with Worth Parish Council employees, councillors, or the Project Manager, must be fully disclosed when completing Appendix C - Declaration Regarding Conflicts of Interest. Contractors will need to provide the following minimum requirements in addition to their bid price: *Fully costed schedule of works. *Completed Declaration of Non-Collusion (Appendix B). *Completed Declaration regarding Conflicts of Interest (Appendix C). *Proof of public liability insurance (at least PS10m). *Latest published accounts. *Health and safety policies. Bids that are not supported with the minimum requirements above will not be eligible for evaluation or scoring. Price will not be the only determining factor in awarding the contract and the following information must be provided in support of your bid: *Evidence of technical capability. *Previous examples of similar works. *Previous examples of CDM compliance. *Project timeline and delivery plan including lead time and delivery time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002784-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45100000 - Site preparation work

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£46,680 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20268 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20268 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 23 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Worth Parish Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COPTHORNE
Postcode
RH10 3ZQ
Postcode Area
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Copthorne & Worth
Westminster Constituency
East Grinstead and Uckfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LANDBUILD LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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