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Summary of the contracting process

Braintree District Council has recently completed a procurement process for the "H120 Footpath, Roadway & Grass Verge Repairs" project. The procurement, categorised under the works industry, utilised a limited procurement method, specifically designed for below threshold limited competition. Braintree District Council, located in the United Kingdom (UKH34), initiated this tender aimed at repairing footpaths, roadways, and grass verges. The tender reached the contract update stage on 18th May 2026, and the associated contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 29th June 2026. This project encompasses multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others, providing a significant regional scope for works and maintenance activities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in verge maintenance work, particularly those equipped to handle region-wide projects across the UK. Companies like HAPPE CONTRACTS LIMITED, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) operating within this sector, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The emphasis on sub-central government projects by Braintree District Council further opens avenues for growth, allowing suppliers to expand their portfolio with public sector references. Businesses engaged in infrastructure maintenance or those looking to strengthen their foothold in public procurement can leverage this completed contract's framework to pursue future collaboration with similar councils or authorities.

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Notice Title

H120 Footpath

Notice Description

H120 Footpath, Roadway & Grass Verge Repairs

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045522-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233229 - Verge maintenance work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 29 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAPPE CONTRACTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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