Public Rights of Way Loxley Valley - SHE 436A

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 10:44

Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "Public Rights of Way Loxley Valley - SHE 436A," which falls under the services industry category. This procurement involves assessment and design work aimed at restoring a closed section of public right of way in Loxley Valley. The location for this procurement activity is Sheffield, within the UK region UKE32. Initially initiated as a tender in February 2026, the process has moved through to the award stage, with the contract awarded to Ground Control Limited. The contract period commenced on 20th May 2026 and concludes on 25th July 2026, with a gross contract value of £35,112. The open procurement method was applied, adhering to a "below threshold - open competition" approach.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in topographical services, particularly those with expertise in conducting surveys and ecological appraisals. Firms positioned in the services sector looking to expand in infrastructure and environmental restoration projects would find this contract advantageous. With an emphasis on quality, comprising 70% of the award criteria, companies with a strong track record of delivering high-quality and innovative solutions in public works projects would be well-suited to compete. The contract's structure also highlights the relevance for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), underlining its suitability for diverse business scales seeking project work within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Public Rights of Way Loxley Valley - SHE 436A

Notice Description

Assessment, design and acquire cost estimates for three proposed interventions which will repair and restore a closed section of public right of way located at Loxley Valley.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0654cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052262-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71351810 - Topographical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,260 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE32 Sheffield

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND CONTROL

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