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title: "Chew Valley Lake Recreational Trail"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-da60dba2-0eab-452b-a996-6c4c11eb3612"
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# Chew Valley Lake Recreational Trail

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da60dba2-0eab-452b-a996-6c4c11eb3612

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## Summary

The Bath and North East Somerset Council is currently conducting an open tender for the construction of the Chew Valley Lake Recreational Trail, classified under construction works. This project, with a budget of £860,000, aims to develop an off-road shared path for pedestrians and cyclists around Chew Valley Lake, covering approximately 2.34 km in total length. The tender period is open until 11 December 2020, with the anticipated contract start date on 11 January 2021 and a completion by 25 July 2021. The work is set to take place in the South West region of England.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in construction and engineering services. Companies capable of delivering off-road path constructions, including those skilled in bridge replacement works, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this project could enhance the winning bidder's portfolio and visibility in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

The Chew Valley Lake Recreational Trail (CVLRT) will provide an all-weather off-road shared route for cyclists and walkers around Chew Valley Lake between the key destinations of Woodford Lodge to the west and the Salt and Malt cafe facilities on the east side of the lake and continuing on to Twy Cross Farm lane, which includes for the replacement of an existing timber footbridge over Hollow Brook. The project includes: * Construction of a new off-road shared use path between Woodford Lodge and Walley Lane, approximately 840m total length * Construction of a shared use path between the dam to the north and Twy Cross Farm lane via the Salt and Malt cafe. Total length approximately 1.5km. This also includes replacing an existing narrow footbridge over Hollow Brook. Please note all communication in relation to this opportunity must take place via ProContract. The Council will not respond to emails or phone calls.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd652a8-9a7e-4748-a392-89f46677c51d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 25 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £860,000 |
| 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 | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA1 5AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Kingsmead |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2020 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd652a8-9a7e-4748-a392-89f46677c51d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd652a8-9a7e-4748-a392-89f46677c51d
  13th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=bc86a76a-a625-eb11-8105-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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