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title: "Replacement of Steps, Westdean Woods, Westdean, East Sussex"
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# Replacement of Steps, Westdean Woods, Westdean, East Sussex

Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3c82bfc-d433-412e-a003-c3ab82bae5d0

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## Summary

The South Downs National Park Authority is inviting tenders for the Replacement of Steps project at Westdean Woods in East Sussex. The project involves replacing a flight of timber steps and handrail in Friston Forest to improve usability and safety. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a tender period ending on 9th December 2022. The contract period is scheduled from 13th January 2023 to 31st March 2023. The project falls under the works category with a contract value of £40,000. This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the construction industry that have expertise in footpath construction work.

The Replacement of Steps project offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in footpath construction within the South East region of the United Kingdom. Interested businesses should note that the procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, allowing fair competition among potential suppliers. The South Downs National Park Authority is the buying organisation overseeing this procurement, with direct contact available through Hayley Madgwick. Businesses seeking to expand their portfolio in the construction sector and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality infrastructure projects should consider submitting a tender for this contract.

## Notice

At the hamlet of Westdean, East Sussex, the South Downs Way follows a long flight of timber steps up a wooded bank into Friston Forest. The steps are well used by the public and are now in need of replacing. The existing steps have irregular step heights and step treads making them difficult to use, with an accompanying handrail that has fallen over in sections. Our aim is to replace the entire flight of steps and handrail, reforming the steps to ensure consistent rises and treads, making them easier to use for as many people as possible. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d4642e-d82c-4ab4-84cb-40d31300c0a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | WEST SUSSEX |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU29 9DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Midhurst |
| Westminster constituency | Arundel and South Downs |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 13:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d4642e-d82c-4ab4-84cb-40d31300c0a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8d4642e-d82c-4ab4-84cb-40d31300c0a4
  8th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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