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title: "Basingstoke Canal Authority - Bank repair and towpath reclamation between Double and Blacksmiths Bridges."
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# Basingstoke Canal Authority - Bank repair and towpath reclamation between Double and Blacksmiths Bridges.

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ece917f-5457-4eb6-ae38-59131544713a

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Hampshire County Council, is titled "Basingstoke Canal Authority - Bank repair and towpath reclamation between Double and Blacksmiths Bridges." This project falls under the canal construction industry category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation (below threshold), and the process is currently in the award stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10th January 2025 and the contract period from 11th January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The project's value is £130,000, with a minimum value estimated at £126,100.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in canal construction and infrastructure. The project’s scope involves widening the towpath by 1 to 2 metres over a 355m stretch, making it ideal for businesses capable of handling medium-scale construction work within environmental settings. The awarded supplier for this project is River and Canal Services Ltd, an SME based in Hampshire, indicating the potential for similar local businesses to compete in such procurements. This contract can serve as a growth avenue by enhancing the firm's portfolio and establishing credibility in public infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The purpose of the project is to reclaim a significant width of towpath which has eroded into the canal. Typically, the towpath will be widened by between 1 and 2 metres over a length of approximately 355m.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f81dded-f9c9-4159-af68-cf825ddc60fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,100 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RIVER AND CANAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45247110 - Canal construction

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f81dded-f9c9-4159-af68-cf825ddc60fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f81dded-f9c9-4159-af68-cf825ddc60fe
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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