Planning

Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive Footpath Resurfacing

WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

29 May 2026 at 12:18

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

West Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process associated with the Chichester Harbour Conservancy, inviting quotes for the 'Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive Footpath Resurfacing' project. This initiative aims to improve the path by reinstating it to full use, avoiding encroachment on the foreshore or adjacent fields. The procurement is classified under the works category, with industry classifications including resurfacing works and surface work for footpaths. Bidders should note the important upcoming date for market engagement, which is scheduled for 17th June 2026, with the project expected to commence in September 2026. The procurement process focuses on finding a suitable contractor through a planned competitive tender.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in resurfacing and pedestrian way constructions. The project's anticipated contract value is between £50,000 and £145,000, making it particularly appealing for SMEs. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering similar projects are well-positioned to compete. Due to the project's focus on local infrastructure, companies within the UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, may find this tender especially beneficial for growth and expansion in regional markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive Footpath Resurfacing

Notice Description

Chichester Harbour Conservancy ("The Conservancy") is inviting quotes to undertake improvements to the Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive footpath. The overall aim of the project is to reinstate the existing path back into full use so as to avoid users needing to cut down onto the foreshore or into the adjacent agricultural fields. The ultimate aims of this specification are to identify a suitable contractor and enter into an agreement between that party and the Conservancy to undertake the works with an anticipated start date of September 2026. * The anticipated contract value for this procurement is between PS50,000 and PS145,000 (excluding VAT).

Planning Information

Chichester Harbour Conservancy ("The Conservancy") is inviting quotes to undertake improvements to the Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive footpath. The overall aim of the project is to reinstate the existing path back into full use so as to avoid users needing to cut down onto the foreshore or into the adjacent agricultural fields. The ultimate aims of this specification are to identify a suitable contractor and enter into an agreement between that party and the Conservancy to undertake the works with an anticipated start date of September 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a8e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050836-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233251 - Resurfacing works

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1RQ
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
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
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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