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title: "Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive Footpath Resurfacing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a8e1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive Footpath Resurfacing

Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a8e1

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## Summary

West Sussex County Council is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process associated with the Chichester Harbour Conservancy, inviting quotes for the 'Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive Footpath Resurfacing' project. This initiative aims to improve the path by reinstating it to full use, avoiding encroachment on the foreshore or adjacent fields. The procurement is classified under the works category, with industry classifications including resurfacing works and surface work for footpaths. Bidders should note the important upcoming date for market engagement, which is scheduled for 17th June 2026, with the project expected to commence in September 2026. The procurement process focuses on finding a suitable contractor through a planned competitive tender.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering, particularly those with expertise in resurfacing and pedestrian way constructions. The project's anticipated contract value is between £50,000 and £145,000, making it particularly appealing for SMEs. Businesses with a strong track record in delivering similar projects are well-positioned to compete. Due to the project's focus on local infrastructure, companies within the UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK, may find this tender especially beneficial for growth and expansion in regional markets.

## Notice

Chichester Harbour Conservancy ("The Conservancy") is inviting quotes to undertake improvements to the Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive footpath. The overall aim of the project is to reinstate the existing path back into full use so as to avoid users needing to cut down onto the foreshore or into the adjacent agricultural fields. The ultimate aims of this specification are to identify a suitable contractor and enter into an agreement between that party and the Conservancy to undertake the works with an anticipated start date of September 2026. * The anticipated contract value for this procurement is between PS50,000 and PS145,000 (excluding VAT).

### Planning Information

Chichester Harbour Conservancy ("The Conservancy") is inviting quotes to undertake improvements to the Apuldram Manor Farm Permissive footpath. The overall aim of the project is to reinstate the existing path back into full use so as to avoid users needing to cut down onto the foreshore or into the adjacent agricultural fields. The ultimate aims of this specification are to identify a suitable contractor and enter into an agreement between that party and the Conservancy to undertake the works with an anticipated start date of September 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050836-2026 |
| 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 1RQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| 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

- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 12:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050836-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050836-2026
  29th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.conservancy.co.uk/about-chichester-harbour-conservancy/quotes-tenders-contracts/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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