Tender

Dog Wood Cycle Path Design

KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

Knutsford Town Council has initiated a public procurement contract titled "Dog Wood Cycle Path Design" aimed at designing a new cycle path linking Church Walk with Parkgate Lane via Dog Wood. This project falls under the industry category of footpath and cycle path construction and is located in Knutsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom. Currently at the tender stage, prospective bidders are required to submit their proposals by 22nd May 2026. The tender encompasses a range of services, including topographical surveys, ground investigations, construction design, and environmental assessments. The contract is governed by an open procurement method suitable for below-threshold competition.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in engineering design and urban planning consultancy. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the North West region can benefit from additional locality points, with increased points for firms based in Cheshire and Knutsford. Companies with expertise in conducting ecological appraisals and landscape assessments, as well as those with experience liaising with entities like the National Trust, would be ideal contenders for this project. The contract, valued at £37,500 excl. VAT, commences on 8th June 2026, concluding by 31st October 2026, making it suitable for businesses seeking short-term engagements with potential for impactful community development.

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Notice Title

Dog Wood Cycle Path Design

Notice Description

The Knutsford Neighbourhood Plan and Cycle Infrastructure Plan identified the desirability of creating a cycle path linking Church Walk with Parkgate Lane via Dog Wood. The route would pass through multiple landownerships including a section of Tatton Park and would connect the town centre with the new housing development and the industrial park as well as providing a safe cycling/walking route from the eastern edge of town to the town centre. In 2024, using a grant through the Shared Prosperity Fund, the council commissioned a preliminary design for the route to enable the project to be progressed. The report recommended further pre-tendering works to undertake more detailed land investigations including a topographical survey and ground investigations. We now wish to undertake this work. The initial report outlined two options (A and B). It is intended that only one option would be developed under this commission; which option would be selected as part of the process. The most challenging stakeholder to secure permission from is likely to be the National Trust and they will require a more detailed report on the impact to the historic landscape alongside tree surveys and an ecology report for their portion of the route (Tatton Park, the red area between the two blue sections on page 11). It has also been discussed that an ecological appraisal would be beneficial for the whole route. TENDER REQUIREMENTS Please provide a tender to: a) undertake a topographical / land survey (incl. tree survey, services, levels, fence lines, etc) to inform the development of the preferred route for the path b) undertake necessary ground investigations / testing c) prepare a detailed / construction design / tender documentation for a single route option d) provide a historic landscape impact assessment (limited to the section which would pass through the National Trust's landholding) e) provide an ecological appraisal for the creation of the path

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035362-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233200 - Various surface works

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£37,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KNUTSFORD
Postcode
WA16 6TA
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Knutsford
Westminster Constituency
Tatton

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