---
title: "Afonwen to Chwilog Active Travel - Phase 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0581aa"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CYNGOR GWYNEDD"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Afonwen to Chwilog Active Travel - Phase 1

Buyer: CYNGOR GWYNEDD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0581aa

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## Summary

Cyngor Gwynedd is overseeing a public procurement process for the project titled "Afonwen to Chwilog Active Travel - Phase 1", focusing on construction works in the United Kingdom. The industry category is construction work, and the project entails transforming existing footpaths into shared-use paths, including excavation, surfacing, drainage, and signage enhancements. This tender has progressed to the award stage, with M L Hughes, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Bangor, awarded the contract, which remains active from 11th December 2025 to 21st March 2026. The procurement method employed was an open competition below the threshold, reflecting an inclusive approach, and adhered to the legal basis set by UKPGA 2023/54. Earlier planning indicated an active status by 12th February 2026, with associated contract signing dated 24th October 2025.

Businesses in the construction sector, especially SMEs, would find growth opportunities in such projects, given the emphasis on active travel infrastructure development and competitive open competition procurement methods. Firms with expertise in technical excavation, surfacing, and pathway construction are well-suited to engage in similar tenders managed by public authorities like Cyngor Gwynedd, allowing for involvement in community-enhancing projects compliant with Welsh devolved regulations. This initiative enhances regional connectivity, positioning contenders to contribute to public infrastructure improvements, thereby expanding their portfolio and strengthening reputational capital in local government contracts.

## Notice

Construction/Widening of the existing footpath to a shared used path. Works include excavation, surfacing, drainage, controlled crossing, signing, and lining.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013006-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 21 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £226,473 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CYNGOR GWYNEDD |
| Locality | CAERNARFON |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL55 1SH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Canol Tref Caernarfon |
| Westminster constituency | Dwyfor Meirionnydd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M L HUGHES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 15:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013006-2026
- 12 Sep 2025 at 10:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056087-2025
- 5 Aug 2025 at 13:40 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046184-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013006-2026
  12th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056087-2025
  12th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046184-2025
  5th August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
  Please find the tender information with the below ITT below on eTender Wales: ITT: itt_120001 - Afonwen to Chwilog Active Travel - Phase 1

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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