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Ebbor Gorge Step Replacement

Natural England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2026 at 15:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 13:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Natural England procured works to replace approximately 225 metres of steps at Ebbor Gorge. The existing steps were to be removed and replaced with steps made from local stone, including associated footpath construction and footpath surface works. The work is classified as construction works and is delivered in the United Kingdom. The buyer is Natural England, a central government public authority. The requirement was reserved for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises located in England. The procurement comprised one requirement covering the complete step-replacement scheme. The scope was supported by a request for quotation, design drawings, location information, commercial response requirements and contract terms. This is a specialist outdoor access and groundworks requirement involving construction on a public footpath in a gorge environment.

The procurement has been completed and awarded following a below-threshold open competition. Quotations were due by 16:00 on 24 July 2026, with clarification questions due by 12:00 on 17 July 2026. The estimated value was £33,333 net, or £40,000 gross, and the contract was awarded to CFL (Groundworks). The award was made on 31 July 2026. The signed contract is active, valued at £32,633.75 net, or £39,160.50 gross, and runs from 20 August 2026 to 2 October 2026. The procurement used one lot, with evaluation based on the requirements set out in the request for quotation. An extension into October was possible if dry weather allowed, but was not guaranteed. Electronic submission was not permitted.

This procurement indicates demand from Natural England for small-scale, specialist access and groundworks projects in protected or challenging outdoor environments. A credible future supplier would need to demonstrate the practical capability to remove and construct long runs of steps, undertake footpath construction and surfacing, and work with locally appropriate stone. Experience of safely delivering works on public rights of way, in uneven terrain and around environmental or visitor constraints would be commercially relevant. The requirement was suitable for SMEs and reserved for smaller organisations and voluntary, community or social enterprises in England, so local delivery capability and proportionate project management are important. Suppliers should also be able to price against detailed drawings and specifications, manage weather-sensitive programmes, and provide clear commercial responses under Natural England’s quotation process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ebbor Gorge Step Replacement

Notice Description

Replacement of steps at Ebbor Gorge. Approx 225m run of steps to be removed and replaced with steps made from local stone. See specification in 'Request for Quotation -Ebbor Gorge Steps 2026' for details.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is a potential to extend the works into October if the weather is dry. This will be decided by site staff and is not guaranteed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be2c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073808-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,333 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,633 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2026 - 2 Oct 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CFL (Groundworks)

Further Information

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