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title: "Footpath 33 Repair and Improvement Works"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ac07"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FINCHAMPSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL"
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# Footpath 33 Repair and Improvement Works

Buyer: FINCHAMPSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ac07

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## Summary

Finchampstead Parish Council conducted a public procurement process for the "Footpath 33 Repair and Improvement Works" project aimed at enhancing a popular section of the Blackwater Valley Trail. The works involve upgrading the footpath with improved drainage, a durable hardcore and gravel surface, and other necessary modifications to improve access and resilience, especially for individuals with limited mobility. The tender was part of a sub-central government procurement under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54 and followed a below-threshold procurement method. Situated in Finchampstead, UK, with delivery expected across various regions in the United Kingdom, the contract was awarded to Diggerwise Ltd. As of 1st June 2026, the contract commenced with the anticipated completion by 1st July 2026.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering works, particularly those focused on infrastructure enhancement in protected natural areas. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in environmental improvements, drainage works, and accessibility projects would find such contracts particularly beneficial for growth. Additionally, businesses familiar with working to stringent public sector standards and methodologies would be well-suited to compete in such tenders, as demonstrated by the successful bid from Diggerwise Ltd, an SME providing local expertise and efficient resource management. This contract demonstrates potential for similar future opportunities in public works aimed at accessibility improvements.

## Notice

Finchampstead Parish Council sought quotations from local suppliers for improvement works to Footpath 33, running south-west from Longwater Lane. The route forms part of the Blackwater Valley Trail and is a popular walking route, but it frequently becomes muddy and waterlogged, particularly during winter, and is difficult for people with limited mobility to use. The works comprise an upgrade to the section of Footpath 33 from Longwater Lane to the spur at Footpath 29, which branches west towards Fleet Hill Farm. The improvement works include the construction of a new, more durable surface using hardcore and gravel, drainage improvements, and associated works to improve the resilience and accessibility of the path. The path will be constructed to bridleway standards for long-term durability, although its legal status will not change and it will remain a public footpath. The contractor is required to supply all labour, plant, materials and equipment necessary to complete the works safely and in accordance with the agreed quotation/specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052143-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 1 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,370 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FINCHAMPSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | FINCHAMPSTEAD |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG40 4ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Finchampstead |
| Westminster constituency | Wokingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DIGGERWISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2026 at 08:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052143-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052143-2026
  3rd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.finchampstead-pc.gov.uk
- https://www.diggerwise.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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