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title: "Tabley Active Travel Path"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685c4"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL"
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# Tabley Active Travel Path

Buyer: KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685c4

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## Summary

Knutsford Town Council has initiated an open tender process for the construction of the Tabley Active Travel Path, aiming to establish a new walking and cycling route in Knutsford's Tabley Park development area. The procurement falls under the "works" category and is open to all businesses with the suitable expertise to construct paths and metalled surfaces, aligning with CPV codes such as footpath and cycle path construction. Scheduled to commence on 1st August 2026, with an expected completion by 31st October 2026, this project provides a construction value of £50,000 GBP. The Council's offices are located at Council Offices, Toft Road, Knutsford, with the contact point being Adam Keppel-Green. Interested parties must submit proposals by 22nd May 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in path construction and civil works, particularly those able to offer alternative surface finishes. It is well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises located in the North West and Cheshire, with additional consideration given to those based directly in Knutsford. The evaluation criteria focus on the quality of submissions and pricing, with bonus points awarded based on locality to support local business development. By participating, companies in the relevant sectors can expand their portfolio and reputation with local government projects, enhancing visibility and establishing reliable partnerships in the region.

## Notice

BACKGROUND Knutsford Town Council has secured permission from the Crown Estate to install a new active travel path linking Tabley Road to a new housing development. This project will support our aspirations to enhance active travel in Knutsford by creating a new walking and cycling link. ROUTE The path route is approximately 170m long, it will connect to Tabley Road and a footpath created on open space at the Tabley Park development . The path will be constructed on a field. There will be access from Tabley Road for construction. SPECIFICATION Our preference is for this path to match the paths created on the housing estate. The developers have provided the following diagram of these paths. * The path is to be 2m wide. * A post and thee rail fence is to be installed both sides of the path along the full length * A gate is to be installed at the Tabley Road end of the path, inset approx. 4m from the road We will also consider variant proposals for alternative surface finishes in addition to the above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035398-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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 | KNUTSFORD TOWN COUNCIL |
| Locality | KNUTSFORD |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA16 6TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Knutsford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 16:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035398-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035398-2026
  17th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-14972
  Tender Pack

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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