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title: "EPP0231 Footpath Repairs and Consultancy"
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# EPP0231 Footpath Repairs and Consultancy

Buyer: BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e22d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "EPP0231 Footpath Repairs and Consultancy" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Braintree District Council. This public procurement focuses on construction and engineering services relating to footpath repairs and consultancy within the Braintree district. The tender falls under the category of works and services, addressing various construction needs such as repairs, resurfacing, and other technical works. The preliminary market engagement, closing on 1st December 2025, aims to gather insights for an anticipated contract starting on 1st April 2026 and running until 30th March 2029, with potential extensions up to 2031. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Braintree District Council via procurement@braintree.gov.uk for further engagement. The project is based in the East of England, specifically targeting Essex areas.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction, footpath maintenance, and civil engineering consultancy. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate as the procurement seeks to consolidate various departmental repair needs into a single contract, fostering collaborations and potential subcontracting opportunities. The scope for innovation, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness within the project could lead to long-term partnerships and growth in public sector work. Companies with a proven track record in managing similar infrastructure projects and capabilities to propose efficient design solutions stand to benefit from this contract.

## Notice

The Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), on behalf of Braintree District Council (BDC) is inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement for the provision of Footpath Repair works across the district. This service is a critical component of the BDC's footpath maintenance programme within the District. All departments would like access to this facilitation. The purpose of the procurement will be to commission a reliable, experienced and professional supplier who can deliver improvements to the surfacing of footpaths and unadopted highways. Historically the improvement works were designed by a civil engineer, either an employee of the Council or by a Consultancy, we are conducting Pre-Market Engagement to understand the practicality of absorbing this element of the works into a single contract The successful supplier will be responsible for undertaking works at various locations within agreed timescales. BDC is seeking to establish a 3-year contract with an option to extend for up to 1 year + 1 year to deliver footpath improvement works to ensure sites remain safe for all users and members of the public. while also exploring opportunities for innovation, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Currently several departments procure footpath repairs independently. Operations/Asset Management/Landscape Services / strategic development and others would use a single supplier. A design element is required for the works, and this could either be part of this contract, or a separate commission for a consultant if needed, this could be proposed as subcontracting by a repairs contractor or suggestions of efficient ways of doing this The link to this PME can be found here https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0ff4538d-98c3-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

### Planning Information

Contact procurement@braintree.gov.uk 
See PME document via Procontract for more information 
https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0ff4538d-98c3-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074267-2025 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| 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 | BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRAINTREE |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM7 9HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45113000 - Siteworks
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233123 - Secondary road construction work
- 45233140 - Roadworks
- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233200 - Various surface works
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads
- 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
- 45233226 - Access road construction work
- 45233228 - Surface coating construction work
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work
- 45233261 - Pedestrian overpass construction work
- 45233262 - Pedestrian zone construction work
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 45233330 - Foundation work for streets
- 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 10:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074267-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074267-2025
  17th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0ff4538d-98c3-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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