---
title: "Countryside Works - Wren's Nest, Saltwells and Wren's Nest"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c2d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-02"
---

# Countryside Works - Wren's Nest, Saltwells and Wren's Nest

Buyer: DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c2d

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, targeting improvements to footpaths at Wren's Nest, Saltwells, and Leasowes locations within the UK (region UKG36). The process has now reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 4th December 2025 for active status starting 18th February 2026 and concluding on 20th March 2026. The procurement fell under the ‘works’ category and was delivered through a 'limited' procurement method, focused on below-threshold competition. The key industry classification for this contract was "Footpath construction work," highlighting the specialised nature of the project's efforts to enhance countryside pathways.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in construction and landscaping within the public sector, particularly those with expertise in infrastructure improvement for nature areas. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with experience in similar settings would be well-suited to pursue such opportunities, as evidenced by the selection of Haystoun Construction Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Warwickshire, as the supplier. Such contracts can foster growth through gaining experience in public sector projects and strengthening networks within municipal spheres. Businesses looking to engage in this domain should be prepared to showcase their proficiency in similar works and their capacity to undertake specialized tasks within regulated environments.

## Notice

Improving existing footpaths to 3 Dudley MBC sites - Wren's Nest, Saltwells and Leasowes. Main works include scraping off existing vegetation and re-surfacing with basalt. All associated works.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031070-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Feb 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYSTOUN CONSTRUCTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 14:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031070-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031070-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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