Tender

England Coastal Path IOW6 Colwell to Hamstead

ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL

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Tender

01 May 2026 at 11:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Isle of Wight Council is seeking qualified suppliers to tender for the England Coastal Path IOW6 project, which involves constructing a segment of the King Charles III England Coast Path from Colwell to Hamstead. As part of a major national initiative funded by Natural England, this project falls under the construction work industry category with a budget of £360,000. The procurement process is at the tender stage, under an open competition method, and submissions can be made electronically. The deadline for tender submission is 29 May 2026, with queries accepted until 20 May 2026. The project is set to commence on 27 July 2026 and complete by 30 October 2026, located in the UKJ34 region, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for construction companies, particularly those experienced with large-scale public works, to collaborate on a nationally significant project. Businesses that can offer competitive pricing while maintaining high standards of quality will be well-suited to compete, given the award criteria weightings of 40% for quality and 60% for price. Participating in this procurement process could enhance a firm's profile and pave the way for future contracts in similar government-led infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

England Coastal Path IOW6 Colwell to Hamstead

Notice Description

The Authority invites response to this Invitation to Tender (ITT) from suitably qualified suppliers ("Suppliers") for the provision of works to the England coastal path section IOW6 - Colwell to Hamstead. The King Charles III England Coast Path (ECP) is a nationwide initiative to provide a 2,700-mile National Trail and is being funded through Natural England's approved scheme. To deliver a trail around the Island the Isle of Wight Council has identified ten stretches and these have been approved by DEFRA with the funding in place. Section IOW6 requires completion at the earliest opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06903a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040466-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 30 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
ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
PO30 1UD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Delivery Location
TLJ34 Isle of Wight
Local Authority
Isle of Wight
Electoral Ward
Newport Central
Westminster Constituency
Isle of Wight West

Further Information

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