This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jul 2026 at 11:02

Tender

13 Mar 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

Dacorum Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the project titled "DBC (EE) Easy Access Routes for Bunkers Park and Chipperfield Common". The tender falls under the footpath construction work industry category and involves upgrading and constructing unbound, surfaced paths to improve accessibility at two locations in Hemel Hempstead, UK. The procurement, conducted as an open competition under a below-threshold method, reached the award stage on 10th July 2026, with the contract awarded to Ground Control Limited. The total contract value is approximately £392,930.33, with the works set to begin on 10th August 2026 and conclude by 30th November 2026. Initial tender submissions closed on 24th April 2026.

This tender process opens opportunities for suppliers in the construction and civil engineering sectors, especially those specialising in accessibility and public pathway projects. Companies with capabilities in constructing multi-user paths and boardwalks will find this project aligns well with their services. With a budget of £430,000 spread over both sites, the project offers a significant business growth potential for firms that can excel in delivering on budget and improving public infrastructure. The competitive nature, highlighted by 12 initial bids with 7 advancing from SMEs, demonstrates a viable market for similarly scaled suppliers seeking to engage with local government projects.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06696e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065102-2026
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

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2026 - 30 Nov 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
DACORUM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Postcode
HP1 1DN
Post Town
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

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