Tender

Centurion Way combined footway and cycleway works: Cucumber Farm to Littlewood Bridge

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

03 Dec 2025 at 17:36

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority is currently in the tender stage of procuring construction works to extend the Centurion Way combined footway and cycleway from Cucumber Farm to Littlewood Bridge. This process includes replacing the Littlewood Bridge. The project falls under the industry category of construction works, specifically targeting footpaths, cycle paths, and bridge construction. Located in the South Downs region in the United Kingdom, this undertaking operates with an open procurement method below threshold. The tender period concludes on 19 January 2026, with the contract period beginning on 6 April 2026 and ending on 30 September 2026. The project's gross value is £720,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction works, particularly those experienced in footpath and cycleway development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to submit bids, as indicated by the tender's suitability criteria. Companies capable of providing sustainable solutions for steep gradients, potentially employing recycled materials, may find this project aligns with their expertise. The procurement emphasises aspects such as delivery team structure, methodology, programming, risk mitigation, sustainability, and price. Bidders willing to offer creative approaches may find additional growth prospects through potential compensation events post-award. With the contract providing the chance to engage with sub-central government authorities, it represents a valuable opportunity for growth in the design and construction sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Centurion Way combined footway and cycleway works: Cucumber Farm to Littlewood Bridge

Notice Description

South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) is seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out works to continue the extension of the Centurion Way combined footway and cycle way, from Cucumber Farm to Littlewood Bridge, including the replacement of Littlewood Bridge.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Alternative Surface for Steep Gradient Option: We recognise that there is a possibility that on gradients exceeding 5%, the specified path surface may not be resilient against erosion. There are three sections within the specified route where the gradient exceed 5%. We would welcome any ideas/solutions that bidders would contribute. Any proposed solution(s) could feature permeable, porous semi-bound or bound surfaces, and ideally incorporate natural or recycled materials to harmonise with the woodland's natural rural landscape. Any suggestions given are for information only and they will not form part of the evaluation of bids, and may not be taken up post contract award. Post award, should the project team wish to explore the successful bidder's proposed solution, this aspect will be treated as a contractor's design item under Clause 14.3 of the NEC4 contract, and will trigger a compensation event.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ee4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079516-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45221100 - Construction work for bridges

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 2025Yesterday
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

PROJECT CENTRE LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@projectcentre.co.uk, tenders@southdowns.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

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