Tender

WHC - Footway and Hard surfacing Maintenance

WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Mar 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "WHC - Footway and Hard Surfacing Maintenance" project. This project, falling under the industry category of footpath construction work, focuses on repairs to footways and other hard standing areas managed by the Council. Located in Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom, the procurement is below threshold, utilising an open competition method. Key dates to note include the enquiry period ending on 20th April 2026 and the tender submission deadline on 30th April 2026 at 12:00 local time. The contract period is projected to start on 1st October 2026 and continue until 30th September 2029, with a potential one-year extension.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses with expertise in footpath construction work and hard surfacing maintenance. Contractors with a solid track record in the industry and experience working with public authority contracts would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Companies seeking to establish or expand their presence in Hertfordshire's public procurement sector may find this opportunity advantageous, providing not only financial growth from the estimated contract value of £280,000 but also potential for long-term business relationships through a renewal option.

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Notice Title

WHC - Footway and Hard surfacing Maintenance

Notice Description

The Council owns and maintains footway and paved areas, primarily around housing estates owned and managed by the Council The Council requires a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to undertake Repairs to these Footways and other hard standing areas owned or managed by the Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067109
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026103-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WELWYN HATFIELD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6AE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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