--- title: "Bure Valley Path Resurfacing and Infrastructure" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d2ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d2ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d2ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d2ce.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-10" --- # Bure Valley Path Resurfacing and Infrastructure Buyer: NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d2ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d2ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d2ce.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the project titled "Bure Valley Path Resurfacing and Infrastructure" is currently in the planning stage, led by the Norfolk County Council in partnership with Broadland District Council. This project falls within the construction industry, focusing on resurfacing works along the Bure Valley Path between Aylsham and Wroxham. The tender is anticipated to be published in early September 2021, with an expected contractor appointment by November 2021. Construction is planned to commence in winter 2021, with completion projected by March 2022. Interested parties must be registered on the Norfolk County Council's e-procurement system to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and infrastructure, particularly those with expertise in surfacing works, pedestrian and cyclist accessibility improvements, and innovative tourism solutions. Companies engaged in landscaping, environmental enhancement, and those capable of meeting specific requirements related to proximity to railway operations would be particularly well-suited for this project. The anticipated works will not only enhance the local tourism infrastructure but also contribute to sustainable economic growth, making it a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolios in public sector contracts. ## Notice Norfolk County Council are working in partnership with Broadland District Council to deliver a series of surfacing and infrastructure improvements along the Bure Valley Path between Aylsham and Wroxham. This scheme will be funded via Interreg (France Channel England) and delivered through EXPERIENCE . ### Lot Information Lot 1 EXPERIENCE is an ambitious, EUR23.3 million 3-year project led by NCC which aims to deliver innovative and sustainable growth via a new tourism strategy. The project will extend the tourism season by attracting off-season visitors (October to March) and will be delivered across six pilot regions in the UK and France; Norfolk, Kent, Cornwall, Brittany, Pas-de-Calais, and Compiegne. The project focuses on supporting and promoting experiential travel, which is a growing tourism trend. Modern travellers are looking for unusual, interactive experiences and authentic insight into daily life different to their own. Our region is brimming with culture, wildlife, unique natural and built heritage, tradition, history and gastronomy which form an ideal basis for the development of world-class experiential tourism products. New tourism products will feel genuine, unique and immersive to attract visitors in the off-season. EXPERIENCE will generate more than 20 million new visitors across the six pilot regions by the end of the project, creating lasting and sustainable economic, environmental and social benefit by increasing the skilled workforce, year-round income and jobs, business stability and using local products and suppliersThe project works will include;* Resurfacing sections at Aylsham, Buxton, Coltishall and Hoveton & Wroxham (totalling approx. 3km)* Installation of pedestrian and field gates * Installation of cycle racks* Installation of mile markers * Installation of benches* Installation of interpretation boards* Replanting and biodiversity enhancementsThe Bure Valley Path runs parallel to the Bure Valley Railway (BVR) and as such there will be conditions and constraints with construction next to the railway. A certified PICOW may be required on site at specific sections and contractors will require full Public Liability for working on Railways in the UK on sections that require crossing over the railway line.Tender will be live from September 2021 with appointment of contractor(s) by November 2021 with construction to start winter 2021 and completion by March 2022.The improvements will revitalise the railway heritage along the path as well as creating a stable, level, free draining surface that is accessible in all seasons for walkers (including access impaired users) and cyclists. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019295-2021 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Sep 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2DH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233251 - Resurfacing works - 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths ## Release History - 10 Aug 2021 at 09:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019295-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.norfolk.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/norfolkcc/aspx/BuyerProfiles ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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