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Countryside Works - Wren's Nest, Saltwells and Wren's Nest

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, targeting improvements to footpaths at Wren's Nest, Saltwells, and Leasowes locations within the UK (region UKG36). The process has now reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 4th December 2025 for active status starting 18th February 2026 and concluding on 20th March 2026. The procurement fell under the ‘works’ category and was delivered through a 'limited' procurement method, focused on below-threshold competition. The key industry classification for this contract was "Footpath construction work," highlighting the specialised nature of the project's efforts to enhance countryside pathways.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction and landscaping within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure improvement for nature areas. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar settings would be well-suited to pursue such opportunities, as evidenced by the selection of Haystoun Construction Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Warwickshire, as the supplier. Such contracts can foster growth through gaining experience in public sector projects and strengthening networks within municipal spheres. Businesses looking to engage in this domain should be prepared to showcase their proficiency in similar works and their capacity to undertake specialized tasks within regulated environments.

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Notice Title

Countryside Works - Wren's Nest, Saltwells and Wren's Nest

Notice Description

Improving existing footpaths to 3 Dudley MBC sites - Wren's Nest, Saltwells and Leasowes. Main works include scraping off existing vegetation and re-surfacing with basalt. All associated works.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c2d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031070-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYSTOUN CONSTRUCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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