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Footpath between Mortimer and Burghfield Common

STRATFIELD MORTIMER PARISH COUNCIL

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21 May 2026 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by Stratfield Mortimer Parish Council for the construction of a new public footpath and cycleway connecting Mortimer and Burghfield Common in West Berkshire. Categorised under works, this tender involved limited competition as it was below the threshold. The procurement method used was a limited one, indicating a selective procedure was followed. The award stage was completed on 21st May 2026, with the contract period set from 21st May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The project location is classified under several UK regional codes, ensuring substantial coverage throughout the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in footpath construction. The chosen supplier, RC SAUNDERS LIMITED, an SME based in Reading, illustrates the scope for similar-sized businesses to engage with public authorities and expand their public works portfolio. Companies specialising in infrastructure projects, especially those experienced in regional and pedestrian-focused projects, would find such tenders beneficial for their business development. The willingness to engage with public sector requirements and the capability to execute infrastructure projects are key attributes for successful bidding in this category.

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Notice Title

Footpath between Mortimer and Burghfield Common

Notice Description

The construction of a new public footpath/cycleway between Mortimer and Burghfield Common, West Berkshire.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069fef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047374-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

45233161 - Footpath construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,486 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STRATFIELD MORTIMER PARISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MORTIMER, READING
Postcode
RG7 3SH
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Burghfield & Mortimer
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RC SAUNDERS

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