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Tender

09 Jun 2026 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

Wincham Parish Council is initiating a tender process for a project titled "Path renovation" aimed at upgrading the Linnards Lane Playing Field. The renovation includes resurfacing and widening the existing path, alongside installing chicane fencing at the Ashgate Lane entrance. This contract, placed under the works category in the footpath construction industry, is valued at £60,000. The procurement method is open competition, with interested parties needing to submit their tenders by June 16, 2026. Located in various regions across the UK, including UKC and UKG, the project is slated to commence on 1st July 2026 and conclude by 1st September 2026. The enquiry period deadline is set for June 12, 2026.

This project presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, particularly those with expertise in footpath works and environmental management. The contract demands adherence to quality, health and safety, and environmental standards, which may particularly appeal to businesses with solid technical compliance and relevant experience. With a focus on accessible path design, this tender is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to solidify or expand their portfolio in public sector projects while contributing positively to community infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Path renovation

Notice Description

Scope of Work The Wincham Parish Council (WPC) wish to upgrade the Linnards Lane Playing Field. The plan includes the resurfacing and widening of the existing path and installing chicane fencing at the Ashgate Lane entrance. This WPC is looking for this project to be completed in the summer of 2026. The WPC has a Project Strategy with a number of key steps in order to ensure that the correct level of planning and preparation goes into the plan. Part of this is to ensure that the funding, scope of work, Quality and Health and Safety (H&S) is adequately controlled and managed. Widen and resurface existing path to modern standard The existing path is estimated to be 216 metres in length and runs along the northern part of the playing field from the Birch Grove entrance to the Ashgate Lane entrance and then turnSee Figure 1 which provides an aerial view of the playing field. The requirement is for the refurbished path to be accessible to people with limited mobility, wheelchair users and people with sensory impairments. The path width shall be such that there is room for two wheelchairs, or two people, side by side. Any gradient steeper than 1:20 is considered a ramp and therefore the path should be adjusted accordingly. The Construction Contractor shall temporarily remove any existing park benches and waste bins away from the area of work and subsequently replace them in suitable locations, to be agreed with WPC. The Construction Contractor shall remove the vegetation and topsoil to widen the path to 2.5 metre width (the topsoil is to be stockpiled on site for later use). The Contractor shall break out a trench adjacent to the existing path to create the wider path. The arisings shall be taken off site by the Contractor who shall comply with all the necessary Environmental Requirements necessary for the scope of work including Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) testing for generated material if exported. The path and any ramps should have a slight cross-fall to shed water. However, cambers present difficulties for both wheelchair users and people with visual impairments. Therefore, this is to be minimize. Surfaces should be well constructed and should give firm, non-slip, level access. Concrete edging is to be provided along the whole length of the path. On completion of the path works the Contractor shall make good all of the grass areas that have been damaged to an acceptable state to be agreed with the WPC or their representative. Health and Safety The Contractor shall identify all the Health and Safety requirements applicable to this project. This shall cover, but not limited to, the following: * Visiting Supervisor/Inspections * Construction plan * Risk Assessments * Method Statements * Emergency access provision? To double up as access for the works * Temporary Works for access to be maintained * Security CDM site requirements shall cover, but not limited to, the following: * Materials lay down area/protection * Herras fencing * Safety signage to fencing * Welfare self-contained * Toilet self-contained, plus emptying The Contractor shall advise the WPC of any public access restrictions required during the implementation of the works. Environmental The Contractor shall comply with all the necessary Environmental Requirements necessary for the scope of work including Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) testing for generated material if exported. Quality Requirements The Contractor shall identify all the necessary Quality requirements. Programme The Contractor shall provide a proposed programme of works. This WPC is looking for this project to be completed in the summer of 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b13a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054484-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WINCHAM PARISH 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
ALTRINCHAM
Postcode
WA14 3PJ
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester 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
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Bowdon
Westminster Constituency
Altrincham and Sale West

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