Tender

Drainage and surface improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail, Kings Ride, Alfriston, East Sussex

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 14:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority invites tenders for drainage and surface improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail at Kings Ride, Alfriston, East Sussex. This procurement process, managed by the procuring entity PROJECT CENTRE LIMITED, falls under the industry category of 'works' with a special focus on 'Drainage and Surface Works' and 'Surface Work for Footpaths'. The tender is active and currently in the Tender stage, with submissions being accepted via an e-procurement portal until 18th May 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £276,000 GBP, with the project scheduled to commence on 10th June 2026 and conclude by 4th September 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, specifically those with expertise in drainage and footpath improvements. The project is well-suited for SMEs, with a significant portion of the evaluation criteria focused on delivery team and structure, methodology, programming, risk management, sustainability, and price. Companies capable of demonstrating strong project delivery frameworks and cost management practices are likely to find this opportunity advantageous for growth, enhanced visibility, and sustained engagement with public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Drainage and surface improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail, Kings Ride, Alfriston, East Sussex

Notice Description

South Downs National Park Authority is seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out draining and surface improvement works to the South Downs Way National Trail, Kings Ride, Alfriston, East Sussex

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068138
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033378-2026
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Jun 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Additional Buyers

PROJECT CENTRE LIMITED

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
Post Town
Guildford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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