Drainage and Surface Improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail, Kings Ride, Alfriston

South Downs National Park Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 16:39

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 15:37

Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority, a public authority governed by sub-central government regulations, recently completed a procurement process involving drainage and surface improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail at Kings Ride, Alfriston. The award contract was given on 9th July 2026, with the contract period running from 13th July to 4th September 2026. The procurement method was an open competition, specifically 'below threshold', under procurement reference 064898-2026. With works having commenced, this project spans multiple UK regions, including UKC through UKK, with the entire process managed from the South Downs Centre in Midhurst, UKJ27.

This procurement represents significant business growth opportunities within the works sector, particularly for SMEs in the construction and civil engineering industries. The successful supplier, Edburton Contractors Limited, an SME, will provide necessary improvements to footpaths through drainage works. The project's open competition nature, combined with its manageable size, makes it appealing for well-established SMEs looking to expand their portfolios with public authority projects. Businesses offering innovative infrastructure solutions and risk mitigation strategies can particularly excel in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Drainage and Surface Improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail, Kings Ride, Alfriston

Notice Description

For the Provision of Drainage and Surface Improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail, Kings Ride, Alfriston

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068138
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064898-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45232451 - Drainage and surface works

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£276,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£209,202 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jul 2026 - 4 Sep 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
South Downs National Park Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Postcode Area
Guildford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDBURTON CONTRACTORS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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