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title: "Active Travel 2026 - Phase 1"
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buyer: "BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Active Travel 2026 - Phase 1

Buyer: BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35719603-e10c-4737-b687-ff7861fbdc78

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Active Travel 2026 - Phase 1" was led by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council focusing on civil engineering and construction works in Blackburn, England. This project entails improvements on Gorse Street and Lower Audley Street and involves various infrastructure modifications such as pedestrian crossings and lighting adjustments. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and the contract was completed on 18th May 2026. Key dates included the tender period ending on 5th March 2026, with the contract awarded on 26th March 2026. The total value of the contract amounted to £344,453.66.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for companies involved in civil engineering and related construction fields, particularly those specialising in public infrastructure improvements. Given the suitability criteria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this contract particularly attractive, as it encourages their participation. With an open procurement method, businesses capable of providing comprehensive civil works, including lighting and pedestrian infrastructure, can leverage this opportunity for growth and enhance their reputation by contributing to a significant municipal project.

## Notice

This Scheme will cover Active Travel improvements on Gorse Street and Lower Audley Street, Blackburn And will encompass the installation of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing with a kerbed centre island, roadmarking alterations, lighting column relocation, replacement lighting columns, associated electrical works, footway reconstruction, fencing and pedestrian controls, removal of trees, traffic signal civils works and carriageway patching.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e125ab0-c462-464f-8e2a-6a8efe800a64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 18 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £344,453 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344,453 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BLACKBURN |
| Post town | Blackburn |
| Postcode | BB1 7DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen |
| Local authority | Blackburn with Darwen |
| Electoral ward | Blackburn Central |
| Westminster constituency | Blackburn |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BETHELL CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e125ab0-c462-464f-8e2a-6a8efe800a64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e125ab0-c462-464f-8e2a-6a8efe800a64
  10th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blackburn.gov.uk/

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