Notice Information
Notice Title
Watts Nature Reserve Boardwalk
Notice Description
Replacement of the Boardwalk at Watts Nature Reserve, School Hill, Shortlanesend, Truro 1.Introduction Kenwyn Parish Council invites qualified contractors to submit tenders for the replacement of the existing boardwalk located at Watts Nature Reserve, School Hill, Shortlanesend, Truro. Removal of the existing structure does not form part of this tender. The purpose of this project is to ensure a safe, durable, and accessible structure that meets current standards and enhances the surrounding environment. 2. Project Overview * Project Title: Boardwalk Replacement Project * Location: Watts Nature Reserve, School Hill, Shortlanesend, Truro * Scope: Construction and installation of new boardwalk and associated site works. Approximate length of the boardwalk is 250m * Contract Type: Design & build * Expected Start Date: 9 March 2026 * Expected Completion Date: 30 April 2026 3. Scope of Work The contractor will be responsible for: 3.1 Construction of New Boardwalk * Supply and installation of all materials * Construction of substructure, 1.2m wide decking, handrails (where the drop is more than 1m), and access points. Surface is to be anti-slip. * Compliance with relevant building codes, accessibility standards, and environmental guidelines 3.2 Materials * Timber: Suitably treated * Fasteners: Corrosion resistant stainless steel * Foundations: Concrete footings 3.3 Additional Requirements * Site safety and public access management * Protection of nearby vegetation and wildlife * Final inspection and certification 4. Contractor Requirements Tenderers must provide: * Evidence of similar completed projects * Health & safety policy and risk assessment * Environmental management plan * Insurance certificates * Proposed project schedule * Detailed cost breakdown 5. Evaluation Criteria Tenders will be evaluated based on: * Anticipated project completion date * Cost competitiveness * Environmental considerations * Quality of materials proposed 6. Submission Instructions * Deadline: 1 February 2026 * Submission Format: Sealed envelope * Address: C/o Shortlanesend Village Hall, School Hill, Shortlanesend, Truro TR4 9DU All tenders must remain valid for 30 days from the submission deadline. 7. Additional Information Site visits can be arranged upon request. Questions or clarifications should be submitted to Julie Larter, Clerk to Kenwyn Parish Council, clerk@kenwynparishcouncil.gov.uk Tel 07345703374.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05fc55
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085734-2025
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Framework
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
50 - Repair and maintenance services
77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services
-
- CPV Codes
50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
77313000 - Parks maintenance services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £40,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- £40,000 Under £100K
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Dec 20256 days ago
- Submission Deadline
- 1 Feb 20262 months to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 9 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 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
- KENWYN PARISH COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Julie Larter
- Contact Email
- clerk@kenwynparishcouncil.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +447345703374
Buyer Location
- Locality
- TRURO
- Postcode
- TR4 9DU
- Post Town
- Truro
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
- Delivery Location
- TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
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- Local Authority
- Cornwall
- Electoral Ward
- Gloweth, Malabar & Shortlanesend
- Westminster Constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085734-2025
23rd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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