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title: "Aln Valley Cycleway Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4a34af7-2bb6-4856-857e-def09211d102"
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buyer: "NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL"
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# Aln Valley Cycleway Phase 1

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4a34af7-2bb6-4856-857e-def09211d102

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## Summary

The Aln Valley Cycleway Phase 1 project, initiated by Northumberland County Council, seeks a contractor for the construction of a 3-metre wide cycleway alongside the Aln Valley Railway, located to the east of Alnwick, Northumberland. The procurement followed an open tender procedure which was published on 8 December 2017, with the tender period closing on 9 January 2018. The total estimated value of the project is £170,000, and it has since been awarded at £125,000, with the contract period running from 23 April 2019 to 30 June 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in civil engineering and infrastructure development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, as the project successfully encourages their participation. Firms with experience in cycle path construction and related works may find this project particularly well-suited to their capabilities, promoting growth through successful bids.

## Notice

The Contracting Authority is seeking to appoint a works Contractor for the provision of a new cycleway alongside the Aln Valley Railway. The site location is to the east of the town of Alnwick in Northumberland. The works consist of the construction of a 3m wide cycleway and erection of fencing alongside the Aln Valley Railway. The works also include minor earthworks and the erection of gates and bollards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6c645e-c983-4825-b30f-3fd2782565c6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2019 - 30 Jun 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W L STRAUGHAN & SON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work

## Release History

- 3 May 2019 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6c645e-c983-4825-b30f-3fd2782565c6
- 8 Dec 2017 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be06af1-ef4d-43f1-8c86-25ca0e55ffa8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d6c645e-c983-4825-b30f-3fd2782565c6
  3rd May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6be06af1-ef4d-43f1-8c86-25ca0e55ffa8
  8th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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