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title: "Drainage and surface improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail, Kings Ride, Alfriston, East Sussex"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068138"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-13"
---

# Drainage and surface improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail, Kings Ride, Alfriston, East Sussex

Buyer: SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068138

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## Summary

The South Downs National Park Authority invites tenders for drainage and surface improvements to the South Downs Way National Trail at Kings Ride, Alfriston, East Sussex. This procurement process, managed by the procuring entity PROJECT CENTRE LIMITED, falls under the industry category of 'works' with a special focus on 'Drainage and Surface Works' and 'Surface Work for Footpaths'. The tender is active and currently in the Tender stage, with submissions being accepted via an e-procurement portal until 18th May 2026. The total contract value is estimated at £276,000 GBP, with the project scheduled to commence on 10th June 2026 and conclude by 4th September 2026.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in construction, specifically those with expertise in drainage and footpath improvements. The project is well-suited for SMEs, with a significant portion of the evaluation criteria focused on delivery team and structure, methodology, programming, risk management, sustainability, and price. Companies capable of demonstrating strong project delivery frameworks and cost management practices are likely to find this opportunity advantageous for growth, enhanced visibility, and sustained engagement with public sector projects.

## Notice

South Downs National Park Authority is seeking to appoint a contractor to carry out draining and surface improvement works to the South Downs Way National Trail, Kings Ride, Alfriston, East Sussex

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033378-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2026 - 4 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £276,000 |
| Lots value | £276,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Additional buyers | PROJECT CENTRE LIMITED |
| Locality | MIDHURST |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU29 9DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033378-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033378-2026
  13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southdowns/aspx/Home
  Tender documents can be downloaded from the National Park Authority's e-procurement portal, In-tend. Registration is free.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.marstonholdings.co.uk/projectcentre
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.southdowns.gov.uk

## Provenance

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