--- title: "Duston Reservoir Footpaths" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05de09" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05de09" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05de09.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05de09.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-10" --- # Duston Reservoir Footpaths Buyer: WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05de09 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05de09) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05de09.json) ## Summary West Northamptonshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Duston Reservoir Footpaths", targeting the industry category of paths and other metalled surfaces, including footpath and cycle path construction. This initiative is aimed at restoring the paths around Duston Reservoir in the UKF24 region, Northampton, United Kingdom. The procurement involves a Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, inviting expressions of interest by 28th November 2025. The estimated timeline for the project includes inviting quotations in late December 2025, with responses due by mid-February 2026, contract award notifications in early March 2026, followed by the contract's award in late March 2026 and project commencement in late April 2026. The exact legal framework guiding the procurement is in accordance with legislation referenced under UKPGA 2023/54. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs skilled in construction, specialising in footpath and cycle path works. It involves numerous activities such as stone path resurfacing, reconstruction, crack sealing, and edge strengthening, offering diverse work scopes to suitable contractors. Businesses with a proven track record of executing similar infrastructural projects could find this tender highly advantageous. Participating firms can gain a substantial foothold in public sector projects by becoming part of West Northamptonshire Council's supplier network, aiding their expansion within the public works sector. ## Notice The project will be restore the surface integrity of the paths around Duston Reservoir. Approximately 2/3 of the path is 1.5m wide and is constructed in graded stone with a self-binding surface course. The remainder is bituminous construction, approximately 3.2m wide. The stone path requires siding out and a new surface course laying. Areas of the bituminous path require crack sealing. Other areas require reconstruction and edge strengthening. Other areas require inter-layer reinforcement & re-surfacing. Principal quantities are: Stone path resurfacing - Approximately 3800m2 self-binding gravel surface course. Reconstruction of bituminous footpath - Approximately 250m2 at 150mm thickness, including approximately 90m of concrete edging. Resurfacing of bituminous footpath - Plane out approximately 1500m2 to 25mm depth, reinforce with glass-fibre reinforcement grid and relay surface course. Bituminous path crack sealing - Approximately 300m, 5-10mm crack width. Other requirements: Management and diversion of pedestrians and wheeled users during the works. Undertaking the role of principal contractor. Estimated contract programme: Invitation of quotations - Late December 2025 Return of quotations - Mid February 2026 Contract Award Notice - Early March 2026 Award of Contract - Late March 2026 Works commencement Late April 2026 ### Planning Information West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to engage with suppliers in preparation for an upcoming procurement opportunity. We are inviting interested suppliers to express their interest in participating in a forthcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. How to Express Interest: Suppliers who wish to be considered for this opportunity are requested to: Email the Procurement Team at: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk Please include your company name, contact details, and a brief overview of your relevant experience or services. Register on our procurement portal: ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072539-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Nov 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN1 1ED | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces - 45233161 - Footpath construction work - 45233162 - Cycle path construction work ## Release History - 10 Nov 2025 at 16:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072539-2025 - 10 Nov 2025 at 16:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072534-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072539-2025 10th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072534-2025 10th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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