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title: "Replacement Steps (Needles)"
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# Replacement Steps (Needles)

Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fea6e966-7384-489a-bfd3-b7621a5c9ffc

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## Summary

The Isle of Wight Council has completed the procurement process for the "Replacement Steps (Needles)" project in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender, classified under the Construction structures and materials category (CPV 44000000), involved replacing timber steps on public footpath T23 at the Needles Landmark attraction, which is part of the King Charles III England Coast Path. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the contract period starting on 27th September 2024 and ending on 10th January 2025. The decision to award the contract to Faithfull Quality Timberwork was published on 9th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and timber work, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in public sector projects that contribute to local infrastructure and tourism. Companies with expertise in construction materials and timberwork are well-suited to compete in similar future projects announced by the Isle of Wight Council. The successful completion of this project will enhance the accessibility and safety of a key tourist trail, creating positive impacts for both local tourism and community engagement.

## Notice

Replacement Steps (Needles, Isle of Wight) Public Footpath T23 Timber Steps - Totland Bay. At the Needles Landmark attraction, Public Footpath T23 is located. This is where access is provided for the Public via timber steps. After years of use, these steps are now in need of replacing. The Public use these steps on T23 from the Needles Park to reach the public footpath T22 that leads to Alum Bay beach. These steps are also part of the King Charles III England Coast Path, on approved section IOW 5: Chilton Chine to Colwell Chine. Therefore, replacing the steps here will be included in the establishment works required, prior to this section of coast path being formally opened. The King Charles III England Coast Path is to meet National Trails standards.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cce6cfa-ca39-4961-84c2-50039f4abb4f |
| 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 | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 21 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000 |
| 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 | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO30 1UD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight |
| Local authority | Isle of Wight |
| Electoral ward | Newport Central |
| Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAITHFULL QUALITY TIMBERWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2024 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cce6cfa-ca39-4961-84c2-50039f4abb4f
- 30 Jul 2024 at 08:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6c5e7c-4d07-40a5-aa93-d23dbb02e621

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2cce6cfa-ca39-4961-84c2-50039f4abb4f
  9th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6c5e7c-4d07-40a5-aa93-d23dbb02e621
  30th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=0581b2a1-4c4e-ef11-812d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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