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title: "THE PROVISION OF RIVER PARK PERIMETER PATH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07774a"
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# THE PROVISION OF RIVER PARK PERIMETER PATH

Buyer: Winchester City Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07774a

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## Summary

Winchester City Council is procuring works to create a surfaced footpath around part of the perimeter of River Park Recreation Ground in Winchester city centre. River Park covers 12 hectares of recreation and sports land. The works include footpath construction, foundations and surface works, with cycle-path construction also included in the classification. The completed route is intended to provide a suitable all-weather surface for walkers, runners, people with mobility issues and those using pushchairs. Delivery is in Winchester, Hampshire. This is a single works requirement for the council, rather than a supply-only or professional services opportunity. Contractors with relevant experience in constructing or improving public paths, recreational routes and associated groundworks should find the scope relevant, particularly where they can deliver accessible, durable outdoor surfaces in a public park environment while managing construction around an operational community recreation space.

The procurement has reached tender: Winchester City Council invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. The deadline for both enquiries and bid submissions was 20 October 2026 at 12:00 noon. Electronic submission was allowed. The contract period was set from 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2027, with the path and associated works required for public use by 31 March 2027. The estimated value is £153,000 excluding VAT, or £183,600 including VAT. There is one lot covering the complete requirement. Bids were to be evaluated on 80% price and 20% quality. Participation and selection requirements were set out in the tender documentation. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

This opportunity suits a principal contractor or specialist civil engineering and landscaping business able to construct surfaced pedestrian routes and complete the associated foundations and groundworks. Relevant capability includes preparing and forming path bases, installing durable all-weather surfacing, managing drainage or levels where required by the design, and delivering a finished route suitable for walkers, runners, mobility aids and pushchairs. Experience of footpath, cycle-path, park or other public-realm construction would be directly applicable. The work is suited to smaller businesses and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so it may also suit firms that can demonstrate a focused local delivery capability or community-facing experience. Competitors should be able to coordinate a complete construction package, work safely in a public recreation setting and evidence quality alongside competitive pricing.

## Notice

River Park is a 12ha area of recreation and sports land located in Winchester City Centre. Winchester City Council ("the council") is seeking to appoint a contractor to deliver a surfaced footpath around a portion of the perimeter of River Park Recreation ground providing a suitable all-weather surface for walkers, runners, and those with mobility issues and pushchairs. The path and associated works need to be completed and open for public usage by 31 March 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089533-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £153,000 |
| Lots value | £153,000 |
| 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 | Winchester City Council |
| Locality | COLEBROOK STREET, WINCHESTER |
| Postcode area | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 9LJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | St Michael |
| Westminster constituency | Winchester |
| Delivery location | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths

## Release History

- 22 Sep 2026 at 11:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089533-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/089533-2026
  22nd September 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=109325&TID100114370&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.winchester.gov.uk

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