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title: "NNC- Development of an Access Strategy and Masterplan through to Detailed Technical Design of Cycle/Pedestrian Route between Rushden Lakes and Wellingborough Embankment - AWARD"
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# NNC- Development of an Access Strategy and Masterplan through to Detailed Technical Design of Cycle/Pedestrian Route between Rushden Lakes and Wellingborough Embankment - AWARD

Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-46828a4b-b784-496a-a8d4-8c98fc4c4559

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## Summary

The North Northamptonshire Council is conducting a public procurement process for the development of an Access Strategy and Masterplan, culminating in the Detailed Technical Design of a Cycle/Pedestrian Route between Rushden Lakes and Wellingborough Embankment. This project, classified under services within the CPV code for feasibility studies, involves a planned completion date by 15th June 2022, and the tender was awarded on 10th March 2022. The open procurement method was employed, with a budget range from £75,000 to £80,000, and the project is located in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in landscape architecture, civil engineering, and sustainability consultancy, particularly those experienced in developing access routes in sensitive environmental contexts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the qualifications sought by the council. This initiative not only supports local connectivity but also enhances access to the culturally important Chester House Estate, opening further avenues for community and economic engagement.

## Notice

The Council is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced landscape architect to develop an access strategy and masterplan, through to detailed technical design of a greenway route between Rushden Lakes and Wellingborough Embankment, (approximately five (5) kilometre linear route). The route passes through protected wetlands and a scheduled monument, and the land is a mix of privately owned land with existing rights of way permissions. A detailed design study is required, which will inform the delivery of an accessible cycle/pedestrian route between Rushden Lakes and Wellingborough Embankment, facilitating access to Chester House and extending the North Northamptonshire Greenway in the Nene Valley. Chester House Estate is a nationally significant heritage site and Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM). In the surrounding area lies a Special Protected Area (SPA), the River Nene and other built and natural features. The Access Strategy will include a landscape character assessment to analyse and describe potential impacts of visitors, topographic and sensitivity. This will inform a feasibility and design options report recommending solutions for leisure and commuter access. The Rushden to Wellingborough study will specifically take place between Rushden Lakes and Wellingborough via Chester House Estate. (Google Plus Codes: All Wellingborough: 8926+2W through to 78RC+XQ via 78RW+MF, Grid references: SP929677 to SP902668 via SP919668). The scope of the work will involve: Preliminary meetings with North Northamptonshire Council and stakeholders including preparatory work and information sharing; A landscape character assessment; Proposal of access options; A technical detailed design study scoping a minimum of one (1) route; and A site masterplan showing agreed route. This contract must be concluded by no later than Wednesday,15th June 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824492ea-e572-4387-80f3-4bfd8546a5d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 15 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,895 |
| 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 | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHAMPTONSHIRE |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN16 8TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Northall |
| Westminster constituency | Kettering |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUSTRANS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2022 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824492ea-e572-4387-80f3-4bfd8546a5d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/824492ea-e572-4387-80f3-4bfd8546a5d6
  23rd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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