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title: "Cinderford path installation - ERDF Wild Towns Project"
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buyer: "GLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST"
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# Cinderford path installation - ERDF Wild Towns Project

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e9251907-2b30-4869-8437-84a989aa6a06

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, is for the "Cinderford path installation - ERDF Wild Towns Project". This initiative falls under the works category, specifically focusing on footpath construction, and is located within the West Midlands and South West regions of the United Kingdom. Currently in the Award stage, the project had its tender period conclude on 8th October 2021, and the contract is set to commence on 22nd October 2021, lasting until 31st March 2022. The overall contract value is £32,000, with a minimum bid expected at £25,000, procured through an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for local construction firms, particularly SMEs that specialise in civil engineering and ecological projects. Companies that can deliver services in footpath construction, surface work, and woodland management would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to enhance biodiversity and community access to green spaces, creating a positive impact on the local environment while offering potential for business growth in sustainable and community-focused initiatives.

## Notice

ERDF Wild Towns Project Thanks to a generous contribution from the European Regional Development Fund and a portfolio of other funders, Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust are leading the ERDF Wild Towns Project in Gloucestershire, along with our partners Severn Trent Water, Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group South West and Severn Rivers Trust. Wild Towns will create, connect and enhance green spaces for wildlife in 7 towns across Gloucestershire. This project focuses on improving biodiversity in market towns. In each of these the project will deliver improved ecological networks, enhanced green infrastructure, and natural solutions to water management. These outcomes will be delivered through: the creation of biodiverse grasslands; management of woodlands; removal of barriers to fish in rivers; creating refuges for key species; and the creation of pond networks. The project will achieve broad coverage across Gloucestershire. In the Stroud District interventions will take place along the Nailsworth to Stonehouse corridor. In the Forest of Dean, the project will focus around Cinderford and in the Cotswolds, projects will take place in Cirencester, Fairford, Tetbury and Moreton-in-Marsh. This path installation contract will allow a greater diversity of local residents to access The Green (Church Bank) in Cinderford. Please see the attached Invitation to Tender for specific details of the work and send expressions of interest and then completed forms via email to will.masefield@gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c150ec-3aaf-407d-8475-55f42df1a793 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,976 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL4 6SX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Tuffley |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEREK W HANCOX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233291 - Installation of bollards
- 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths
- 45342000 - Erection of fencing

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2021 at 15:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c150ec-3aaf-407d-8475-55f42df1a793
- 3 Sep 2021 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf39b87d-3898-4ccb-8c1b-52ad78cce7a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c150ec-3aaf-407d-8475-55f42df1a793
  18th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf39b87d-3898-4ccb-8c1b-52ad78cce7a4
  3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47745295-f7d2-4fe2-bb1e-f3d9d23c9980

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/wildtowns

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