--- title: "National Trust - Gorge Walk Restoration - Phase 3" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce3b8efe-ec03-4fea-b9c5-72869f7d9401" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce3b8efe-ec03-4fea-b9c5-72869f7d9401" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce3b8efe-ec03-4fea-b9c5-72869f7d9401.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce3b8efe-ec03-4fea-b9c5-72869f7d9401.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY" published: "2025-05-23" --- # National Trust - Gorge Walk Restoration - Phase 3 Buyer: THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce3b8efe-ec03-4fea-b9c5-72869f7d9401 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce3b8efe-ec03-4fea-b9c5-72869f7d9401) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce3b8efe-ec03-4fea-b9c5-72869f7d9401.json) ## Summary The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty is initiating a procurement process for the Gorge Walk Restoration - Phase 3, located within the Cheddar Gorge Circular Trail in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the construction work category and aims to upgrade the specifications of existing steps, as well as create additional steps to enhance the trail connectivity. The process is a direct procurement method characterised as a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the proposal submission deadline on 20th June 2025, with site visits and proposal clarifications scheduled for July, and contract award set for 1st August 2025. Interested parties can submit their queries until 11th June 2025, and the contract period will run from 1st August 2025 to 1st September 2026. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction or infrastructure enhancement to advance their business growth by competing for a high-profile project backed by a prestigious organisation like the National Trust. Businesses capable of demonstrating their economic standing, relevant experience, and innovative solutions in upgrading and linking trail paths and steps will be highly suited to participate in this procurement. The project not only offers a chance to secure a GBP 70,000 contract but also provides the potential for further collaboration with the National Trust in future undertakings within its estates. ## Notice This Request for Proposal Single Stage (RFP1) sets out the Trust's situation and objectives in respect of the creation of approx. 150 steps that make up part of the Cheddar Gorge Circular Trail (please note: steps already exist, the project is to upgrade the spec of the existing steps and create some additional steps to link in with the remainder of the path). The Trust is seeking bids from a range of Bidders as to their capacity, capability, economic standing and relevant experience, as well as their proposed solution and price for meeting the requirements of the Opportunity. Tender timescale 23rd May- Tender posted 11th June- Last day to submit questions 20th June- Proposal submission July- site visits and proposal clarifications with shortlisted applicants 1st August- Award contract Further details on the Opportunity can be found in the "RFP1 Gorge Walk Phase 3", available via Proactis. The opportunity closes on 20th June 2025 at 16.00. This opportunity is being conducted on the Proactis Plaza portal. https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cb38f4-6c30-41b3-92c9-679f1bda5a32 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 1 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR PLACES OF HISTORIC INTEREST OR NATURAL BEAUTY | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 2NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Mannington and Western | | Westminster constituency | Swindon South | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45000000 - Construction work ## Release History - 23 May 2025 at 15:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cb38f4-6c30-41b3-92c9-679f1bda5a32 - 23 May 2025 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cb38f4-6c30-41b3-92c9-679f1bda5a32 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3cb38f4-6c30-41b3-92c9-679f1bda5a32 23rd May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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