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Egrets Way Path Resurfacing Works (Piddinghoe-Southease), Piddinghoe, East Sussex

SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY

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09 Jul 2026 at 13:45

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South Downs National Park Authority has initiated a tender process for the "Egrets Way Path Resurfacing Works" in Piddinghoe, East Sussex. This project involves resurfacing approximately 1.65 km of a permissive path designed for pedestrians and wheeled users. The procurement falls under the construction work industry category, specifically focusing on footpath and cycle path construction. The procurement method is an open competition, with submissions due by 7th August 2026. The contract is scheduled to commence on 31st August 2026 and end on 25th September 2026, with a total estimated value of £60,000. Potential bidders should submit their proposals via the electronic tendering portal, In-tend.

This tender represents an excellent business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in construction and surface work for paths. Companies with expertise in delivery team organisation, project programming, risk mitigation, and sustainability will find this tender appealing, as these factors are part of the award criteria. The open competition format encourages a diverse range of businesses to compete, thus offering fair participation opportunities for qualified vendors looking to expand their portfolios with government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Egrets Way Path Resurfacing Works (Piddinghoe-Southease), Piddinghoe, East Sussex

Notice Description

This invitation to tender relates to a an approximate 1.65km linear section x 3m width of the Egrets Way permissive path for pedestrians and wheeled users (inc pushchairs, mobility scooters and cyclists), between Piddinghoe and Southease, constructed in 2015/16. The path of unbound limestone gravel with limestone dust capping requires resurfacing due to general wear and tear, livestock grazing (sheep) and limited farm vehicle movements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c7a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064775-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45233161 - Footpath construction work

45233162 - Cycle path construction work

45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

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 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Aug 2026 - 25 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDHURST
Postcode
GU29 9DH
Post Town
Guildford
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Midhurst
Westminster Constituency
Arundel and South Downs

Further Information

Notice Documents

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