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DBC (EE) Easy Access Routes for Bunkers Park and Chipperfield Common

Dacorum Borough Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Sep 2026 at 07:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Jul 2026 at 12:02

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 10:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council procured construction and upgrading works for Easy Access Routes at Bunkers Park in Hemel Hempstead and Chipperfield Common in Chipperfield. The requirement covers approximately 2,000 metres of new multi-user, unbound surfaced path at Bunkers Park, including creating and seeding verges. At Chipperfield Common, it covers resurfacing approximately 1,900 metres of woodland path, constructing approximately 550 metres of new unbound surfaced paths and building two boardwalk sections totalling 165 metres. The purpose is to improve year-round access for all visitors, including people with limited mobility. This is footpath construction work, classified under CPV 45233161, and is a works procurement for delivery across the two sites in Dacorum.

The procurement is complete and was run as a below-threshold open competition. Twelve bids were received, with ten reaching the final stage, including seven from SMEs. Ground Control Limited was awarded the contract on 10 July 2026. The award and contract value is £392,930.33 gross. The tender’s maximum budget was £430,000 gross. The contract was signed on 3 September 2026 and runs from 7 September to 30 November 2026. The award period is recorded as 10 August to 30 November 2026. The requirement was a single lot. Bids were submitted electronically, the tender deadline was 24 April 2026 at midday, and enquiries closed on 9 April 2026 at 5pm. Award criteria were set out in the invitation to tender documentation.

This procurement shows demand from Dacorum Borough Council for contractors able to deliver accessible countryside and park-route infrastructure across multiple sites. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need practical capability in constructing and resurfacing unbound surfaced paths, managing long linear routes and working in woodland and park environments. Relevant experience would include forming and seeding verges, delivering multi-user access routes, constructing boardwalks and coordinating works across sites in Hemel Hempstead and Chipperfield. The competitive field included seven SMEs at the final stage, indicating that smaller contractors can be credible participants where they can demonstrate the required technical ability, site management and capacity. Suppliers with an established track record in public-access, landscape or civil engineering works would be well placed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DBC (EE) Easy Access Routes for Bunkers Park and Chipperfield Common

Notice Description

The Council are seeking a suitably qualified supplier to undertake the upgrading and construction of Easy Access Route (EAR) unbound, surfaced paths at two sites within the Borough - Bunkers Park and Chipperfield Common. The paths will provide improved access year-round for all visitors, including those with limited mobility. Bunkers Park, Hemel Hempstead: The proposal is to create an approx. 2000m multiuser unbound path and create and seed the newly created verges within Bunkers Park, Hemel Hempstead. Chipperfield Common, Chipperfield: The proposal is to undertake the resurfacing of an approx. 1900m multi user unbound path within the woodland; construction of approx. 550m new unbound surfaced paths and construction of two sections of boardwalk totalling 165m in length. The maximum budget for the works is PS430,000 across both sites. Tenders must be submitted via the portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home Suppliers must register to use the portal and will receive alerts for relevant tenders. Tenders received after midday on 24th April will be rejected.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06696e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084666-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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

45233161 - Footpath construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£358,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£358,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£392,930 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£392,930 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dacorum Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Postcode Area
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Hemel Hempstead Town
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ground Control Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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