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31 Jul 2026 at 12:34

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process is being conducted by Natural England, a central government public authority based in London, United Kingdom. The tender is titled "Lizard Bridge and Boardwalk replacement" and falls under the industry category of demolition, site preparation, clearance work, footbridge, and boardwalk construction. The location for this project is the Lizard NNR, specifically Goonhilly Downs, UKK region. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the application deadline set for 12 midday on 28th August 2026. This open competition procurement method invites interested parties to submit their quotations, ensuring they meet the criteria outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth particularly for businesses engaged in construction work, particularly those specialising in bridge and boardwalk construction. The project is valued at £45,000 with a gross value of £54,000 and is an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to demonstrate their expertise. With the procurement scope including the demolition and total replacement of existing structures, businesses with skills in site preparation and construction will find this opportunity particularly appealing. Interested parties should prepare to address the evaluation criteria detailed in the tender documents to enhance their competitive edge.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lizard Bridge and Boardwalk replacement

Notice Description

Construction of replacement boardwalk and bridge on the Lizard NNR. Boardwalk located on Goonhilly Downs near Croft Pascoe Plantation as part of the Goonhilly Downs trail. Bridge located at Caerthillian, just West of Lizard village. Contract to include removal of existing structures and total replacement with new.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d8d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072719-2026
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

45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work

45221113 - Footbridge construction work

45246510 - Boardwalk construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Sep 2026 - 21 Mar 2027 6-12 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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

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