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Public Footpath Surface Works - Harris Park Extension

Cockermouth Town Council

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08 Sep 2026 at 13:36

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cockermouth Town Council is procuring minor civil engineering works to create an accessible public footpath link in Harris Park, Cockermouth, from Double Mills footbridge to the woodland behind Dale View. The works are classified as footpath construction. The contractor must provide all labour, plant and materials, establish a secure temporary compound, close Footpath No. 223015 during construction, excavate a 50mm ground tray, install geotextile membrane and compact Type 1 sub-base and 0–6mm crushed aggregate surfacing. The scope also includes flush tie-ins to the existing macadam path and timber bridge, edge reinstatement and wildflower seeding. The work is beside the River Cocker, with narrow access from Dale View and specified flood and pollution controls. Cockermouth Town Council is the buying organisation.

The process reached tender: Cockermouth Town Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. Questions had to be submitted by 9 October 2026 at 16:00, and completed tenders were due by 16 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. Submissions could be emailed to tenders@cockermouth.org or delivered as a sealed hard copy to the Town Hall, Market Street, Cockermouth, CA13 9NP. The single lot has an estimated gross value of £44,000 including VAT. The contract period is 1 to 15 February 2027, with a maximum extent to 31 March 2027; the expected duration is two consecutive weeks. Evaluation is 60% price and 40% quality. Bids above £44,000 including VAT are automatically disqualified. Quality is assessed through the draft method statement and understanding of site constraints.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized civil engineering, groundworks and footpath contractors, including voluntary, community and social enterprises. It is intended for a supplier able to deliver a short, self-contained path construction project using its own labour, plant and materials. Bidders need practical experience selecting mini-plant that can pass the restrictive Dale View access, as large commercial HGVs and oversized plant cannot reach the site. A valid public liability insurance policy is required before award, and the supplier must be registered on the UK Government Central Digital Platform and provide its Supplier Share Code. Strong bids will show safe working beside the River Cocker, a five-metre equipment buffer, no on-site refuelling, servicing or greasing, leak checks, and daily monitoring of water levels and Environment Agency flood alerts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Public Footpath Surface Works - Harris Park Extension

Notice Description

1.1 The Authority Cockermouth Town Council is inviting competitive tenders for minor civil works to improve a public footpath section. Engineering drawings and technical specifications were prepared on behalf of the Town Council by Cumberland Council. 1.2 Purpose of Work The objective is to establish an accessible, surfaced route from Double Mills footbridge to the woodland section behind Dale View, Cockermouth. Currently, this missing link prevents access for pushchairs, wheelchairs, and less-mobile pedestrians. 1.3 Key Project Details * Design & Standards: Formulated via engineering drawings provided by Cumberland Council. * Target Start Date: February / March 2027 (Spring 2027) or before. * Contract Duration: Estimated 2 consecutive weeks. 2.1 Scope of Works The contractor will provide all plant, labour, and materials to execute the following sequence: 1. Site Establishment: Set up a secure temporary compound near the park entrance at Dale View. 2. Safety Measures: Formally close Footpath No. 223015 to the public for the 2-week duration of works. (Cumberland Council has agreed to meet the costs of this) 3. Excavation: Dig out a ground tray 50mm deep along the path alignment. Retain topsoil and arisings on-site for reuse. 4. Membrane: Supply and lay a heavy-duty geotextile separation membrane along the length of construction. 5. Sub-Base: Supply, lay, and compact a 150mm depth of Type 1 granular sub-base. 6. Surface Course: Supply, lay, and compact a 40mm depth of 0-6mm crushed aggregate to form a smooth, accessible top finish. 7. Alignment Note: The path alignment must run to the right-hand side of the park bench and to the left-hand side of the trees. 8. Tie-ins: Saw cut the existing macadam path at chainage 0m near the Double Mills footbridge to ensure a flush finish. The end chainage must meet completely flush with the existing timber bridge deck. 9. Landscaping: Smooth out and reinstate path edges using the saved arisings and topsoil, then seed with an 80/20 wildflower mix. 2.2 Critical Site Constraints * Narrow Access: Access to the park area is via a restrictive, narrow road at Dale View. Large commercial HGVs or oversized plant will not physically fit. Bidders must check this access profile prior to pricing. * Watercourse Proximity: The works run directly alongside the River Cocker. * Environmental Protection: All materials and plant machinery must remain at least 5 metres away from the watercourse channel on ground with no immediate flooding risk. Absolutely no refuelling, servicing, or greasing is allowed on site. Equipment must be checked for leaks before entering the site. * Flood Risk Management: Works must be carried out in generally dry conditions. The contractor is required to monitor local water levels and Environment Agency flood alerts prior to and during construction to reduce risk to the workforce.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: * Target Start Date: February / March 2027 (Spring 2027) or before. * Contract Duration: Estimated 2 consecutive weeks.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f481
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084883-2026
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
£44,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£44,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 15 Feb 2027 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
Cockermouth Town Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COCKERMOUTH
Postcode
CA13 9NP
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
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
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Cockermouth North
Westminster Constituency
Penrith and Solway

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