--- title: "Public Rights of Way (PROW) Furniture and associated PROW and countryside access works." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa1b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aa1b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa1b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa1b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-08" --- # Public Rights of Way (PROW) Furniture and associated PROW and countryside access works. Buyer: CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa1b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aa1b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa1b.json) ## Summary Cheshire East Council is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the installation of public rights of way (PROW) furniture and associated countryside access works. This procurement process, titled "Public Rights of Way (PROW) Furniture and associated PROW and countryside access works," falls under the works category and targets the region of UKD62 in the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, and it includes a framework agreement set to begin in January 2026 with an anticipated duration of three years, plus an optional 12-month extension. Key deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 10th November 2025 and the enquiry period ending on 3rd November 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction, landscaping, and related sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in areas such as railing erection, joinery work, footbridge construction, ground-drainage work, and vegetation clearance will find this tender especially promising. The framework aims to engage top scoring contractors, presenting them with packages of work thereby enhancing their visibility and accessibility within the region. Businesses that can demonstrate capacity, capability, and competitive pricing will find an excellent opportunity for expansion and development within this framework, with clear criteria focused on quality and cost. ## Notice Cheshire East Council is looking to create a framework for the installation of public rights of way (PROW) furniture and associated PROW and countryside access works. The framework will run for 3 years (from January 2026) with the option to extend for one further 12-month period. The PROW network within the borough of Cheshire East Council is currently managed by four area PROW Network Management & Enforcement Officers. ### Lot Information Small Scale Works This lot is for the works of Stile, Steel Kissing Gate, Timber Kissing Gate, Steel Pedestrian Gate, Timber Pedestrian Gate, Bridle Gate, 2 in1 Field Gate, Sleeper Bridge, Bridge Gate, Handrail, Steel fingerpost, Timber fingerpost and Timber waymark post Renewal: 1 Optional 12 month extension 4m, 5m & 6m Bridges This is for the works of a 4m, 5m and 6m Bridge. Renewal: 1 Optional 12 month extension 8m Bridges This is for the works of 8m Bridges Renewal: 1 Optional 12 month extension Non Standard Work This is for any non-standard work (hourly rate for works not listed in the Lots.) This could include fencing, installation of steps, drainage work, erecting barriers, spraying pesticides etc. Renewal: 1 Optional 12 month extension Vegetation clearance This lot is for vegetation clearance, the vegetation clearance rate to strim (or use brush cutter) 100m to a minimum width of 1.2m so that the vegetation is no more than 5cm tall. Rates should also be provided for tractor flailing (surface vegetation and hedges) as well as pedestrian mowers for linear lengths of 100m where the service is available. Renewal: 1 Optional 12 month extension ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063097-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | £300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL | | Locality | CREWE | | Post town | Crewe | | Postcode | CW1 2JZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East | | Local authority | Cheshire East | | Electoral ward | Crewe Central | | Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich | | Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45111240 - Ground-drainage work - 45112700 - Landscaping work - 45221113 - Footbridge construction work - 45233280 - Erection of road-barriers - 45341000 - Erection of railings - 45342000 - Erection of fencing - 45421000 - Joinery work ## Release History - 8 Oct 2025 at 08:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063097-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063097-2025 8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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