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Riverside Boardwalk Replacement [GBC]

GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2026 at 13:14

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

Guildford Borough Council has awarded a contract for the replacement of approximately 670 metres of boardwalk at the Riverside Nature Reserve. This procurement process, initiated as an open tender below the threshold, aimed to ensure continued access across the Fen habitat as the existing boardwalk reached the end of its lifespan. Keystone Environmental Ltd, based in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, has been selected as the supplier for this works category project, valued at £753,654. The contract period is set between 1st May 2026 and 30th September 2026, with future signature dates scheduled for the end of April 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in installation and structural works to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in environmental infrastructure projects. Companies specialising in boardwalk construction, walkway installations, and structural works could find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement processes. As the tender was part of an open competition, smaller businesses that met the qualifications and standards could leverage this opportunity to collaborate with public authorities such as Guildford Borough Council, fostering growth in regional infrastructure development.

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Notice Title

Riverside Boardwalk Replacement [GBC]

Notice Description

Guildford Borough Council are seeking tenders from suitable contractors for the replacement of approximately 670m of boardwalk across Fen habitat at Riverside Nature Reserve to allow continued access across this part of the reserve. Current boardwalk is reaching end of life and requires replacement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0653af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034261-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213316 - Installation works of walkways

45223200 - Structural works

45246510 - Boardwalk construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£753,654 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GUILDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUILDFORD
Postcode
GU2 4BB
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Guildford
Electoral Ward
St Nicolas
Westminster Constituency
Guildford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

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