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Cowpen Bewley to Summerhill Cycleway

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Jul 2026 at 10:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Hartlepool Borough Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the construction of a cycleway between Cowpen Bewley and Summerhill. This project falls under the industry category of construction work and is valued at £6,000,000, excluding VAT. It is located in the region of UKC11, United Kingdom. The procurement method being employed is selective, with the contract award planned under a framework. Though the process is currently in the planning phase, the contract period is anticipated to start on 1st April 2027 and conclude by 1st May 2028.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for construction companies and SMEs that specialise in cycleway infrastructure. With a competitive procurement method, businesses with expertise in public works, especially those with a successful track record within public authority frameworks, will find this project an attractive proposition. SMEs looking to establish or expand their presence in public sector projects may find this cycleway initiative a suitable fit, given its scale and regional significance. To maximise potential success, firms should demonstrate relevant experience and the ability to deliver complex projects within the stipulated timelines and budget.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cowpen Bewley to Summerhill Cycleway

Notice Description

Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking to build a cycleway between Cowpen Bewley and Summerhill.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072067-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH 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
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
TLC11 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Further Information

Notice Documents

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