--- title: "CBC-1833-T-AS Houghton Lodge Footpath Construction" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1495dad2-d777-491e-b18b-063df41cb5f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1495dad2-d777-491e-b18b-063df41cb5f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1495dad2-d777-491e-b18b-063df41cb5f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1495dad2-d777-491e-b18b-063df41cb5f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-09-01" --- # CBC-1833-T-AS Houghton Lodge Footpath Construction Buyer: CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1495dad2-d777-491e-b18b-063df41cb5f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1495dad2-d777-491e-b18b-063df41cb5f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1495dad2-d777-491e-b18b-063df41cb5f8.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Central Bedfordshire Council seeking bids for the project titled "CBC-1833-T-AS Houghton Lodge Footpath Construction," which falls under the industry category of footpath construction work. The project is located in Ampthill, post code MK45 2TG. This tender is in the active stage, with the procurement method being an open procedure above the threshold. Key dates to note include the deadline for receiving questions via the In-Tend system, which is set for 18th September 2025 at 10:00, and the final submission of quotations is due by 23rd September 2025 at 09:00. The contract period is scheduled to begin on 13th October 2025 and conclude by 7th November 2025. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction industry to engage in infrastructure development work. Companies that have expertise in construction, particularly in footpath and path-related works, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As this is a non-recurrent procurement type, it allows businesses to diversify their projects portfolio and gain new public sector clients. The eligibility criteria do not specify an inclination towards SMEs or VCSEs, indicating a broadly inclusive tender process for qualified contractors. Engaging in such projects can bolster a company's credentials and provide potential for increased business growth within the public sector. ## Notice New Footpath Construction and Associated Works at Houghton Lodge, Houghton Close, Ampthill MK45 2TG The Council will provide as much support and information as it can to help guide you through the quotation process. Questions asked together with the response, will be made available to all tenderers, to ensure a fair and consistent approach to all. If there is anything you are not sure about or need clarification on, please use the Correspondence facility within the In-tend electronic tendering system. Last date for receiving questions on the In-Tend system: 18th September 2025 at 10:00. Completed Quotations and attachments should be submitted electronically by the due date via our In-tend electronic tendering system. Quotations must be uploaded via the My Return section of the system. Quotations submitted through the correspondence facility will not be considered. Your Quotation must be submitted via the In-tend system by no later than 23rd September 2025 at 09.00. Quotations received after that time will be excluded. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f4e336-0010-4bed-aebb-050ebb50752c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 7 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFORD | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG17 5TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire | | Local authority | Central Bedfordshire | | Electoral ward | Shefford | | Westminster constituency | Hitchin | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233161 - Footpath construction work ## Release History - 1 Sep 2025 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f4e336-0010-4bed-aebb-050ebb50752c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12f4e336-0010-4bed-aebb-050ebb50752c 1st September 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/centralbedfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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