Tender

Tabley Active Travel Path

KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

17 Apr 2026 at 16:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Knutsford Town Council has initiated an open tender process for the construction of the Tabley Active Travel Path, aiming to establish a new walking and cycling route in Knutsford's Tabley Park development area. The procurement falls under the "works" category and is open to all businesses with the suitable expertise to construct paths and metalled surfaces, aligning with CPV codes such as footpath and cycle path construction. Scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026, with an expected completion by 31st October 2026, this project provides a construction value of £50,000 GBP. The Council's offices are located at Council Offices, Toft Road, Knutsford, with the contact point being Adam Keppel-Green. Interested parties must submit proposals by 22nd May 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in path construction and civil works, particularly those able to offer alternative surface finishes. It is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises located in the North West and Cheshire, with additional consideration given to those based directly in Knutsford. The evaluation criteria focus on the quality of submissions and pricing, with bonus points awarded based on locality to support local business development. By participating, companies in the relevant sectors can expand their portfolio and reputation with local government projects, enhancing visibility and establishing reliable partnerships in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tabley Active Travel Path

Notice Description

BACKGROUND Knutsford Town Council has secured permission from the Crown Estate to install a new active travel path linking Tabley Road to a new housing development. This project will support our aspirations to enhance active travel in Knutsford by creating a new walking and cycling link. ROUTE The path route is approximately 170m long, it will connect to Tabley Road and a footpath created on open space at the Tabley Park development . The path will be constructed on a field. There will be access from Tabley Road for construction. SPECIFICATION Our preference is for this path to match the paths created on the housing estate. The developers have provided the following diagram of these paths. * The path is to be 2m wide. * A post and thee rail fence is to be installed both sides of the path along the full length * A gate is to be installed at the Tabley Road end of the path, inset approx. 4m from the road We will also consider variant proposals for alternative surface finishes in addition to the above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035398-2026
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

45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 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
31 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

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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