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Hedge End Town Council

Footpath Upgrade in WLNR

ConstructionCPV 45233253
Value£35k
Awarded2 Feb 2026
Published2 Apr 2026
RegionNationwide
Outcome — awarded

This is a contract result notice, not an open opportunity. Details from the official award data.

Contract value in context
£35ktotal contract value
median £158k
this tender£0£6.5m

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The brief

Hedge End Town Council (HETC) invites tenders for the upgrade and resurfacing of a permissive footpath within Wildern Local Nature Reserve, Hedge End.

The project requires the construction of an all-weather footpath surfaced with selfbinding gravel, designed to be sympathetic to the ecological setting of the reserve.

Works will include the careful management of surface tree roots and, where necessary, the installation of raised walkways to protect sensitive habitats and ensure accessibility.

1.

Tender Process 1.1 Hedge End Town Council wishes to employ a Principal Contractor to carry out the supply and installation of approximately 350m of woodland path, boardwalk and associated drainage.

1.2 Tenderers are required to submit a fixed price lump sum tender on the Form of Tender provided in this document.

Page 2 of 13 1.3 Tenders should be returned either in a sealed envelope bearing no company identification and marked "TENDER FOR Footpath Upgrade in Wildern Local Nature Reserve" to the Town Clerk, 2000 Centre, St John's Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF, or submitted via email to townclerk@hedgeendtc. gov.uk.

All submissions must be received by 2 February 2026 (noon).

1.4 Hedge End Town Council does not bind itself to accept any tender.

The Council reserves the right to delete any items from the tender should the tender exceed the budget.

No payment will be made in respect of any expense incurred by the tenderers in submitting a tender.

1.5 Tenderers should liaise with Brett Athow, Operations Manager - Tel: 01489 780440 or opsmanager@hedgeend-tc.gov.uk during the tender period regarding any queries or concerns on the content of this specification.

1.6 The successful contractor will need to show the following at the time they submit a tender: • A copy of your certificate of public liability insurance • A copy of your company's Health and Safety policy. • Evidence and two references of previous experience on similar sites. • Environmental and Ecological - A brief summary outlining your approach to minimising environmental impacts and protecting local biodiversity during the design and construction of the footpath.

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

The supply and installation of approximately 350m

the supply and installation of approximately 350m of woodland path, boardwalk.

02

1.2 Tenderers are required to submit

1.2 Tenderers are required to submit a fixed price lump sum tender on the Form of.

03

1.3 Tenders should be returned either in

1.3 Tenders should be returned either in a sealed envelope bearing no company.

04

All submissions must be received by 2

All submissions must be received by 2 February 2026 (noon).

05

Reserves the right to delete any items

reserves the right to delete any items from the tender should the tender exceed.

Sentences from the notice that state an obligation, surfaced automatically and shown in the order they appear. Not an exhaustive list — always confirm against the tender documents.

The gates

What this notice demands of you

2 named, none in explicit obligation language. Each one is quoted from the notice.

local biodiversity during the design and construction of the
Employers' / public liability insuranceFinancial standing & cover
A copy of your certificate of public liability insurance

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Source & provenance
OCID
98036d78-ed61-4a2b-bd5c-735d46a9afe6
Stage
contract · Contract
Source
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Buyer ref
Wildern Local Nature Reserve (WLNR)
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