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Duston Reservoir Footpaths

West Northamptonshire Council · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 12:20.

Opportunity overview

The project will be restore the surface integrity of the paths around Duston Reservoir. Approximately 2/3 of the path is 1.5m wide and is constructed in graded stone with a self-binding surface course. The remainder is bituminous construction, approximately 3.2m wide. The stone path requires siding out and a new surface course laying. Areas of the bituminous path require crack sealing. Other areas require reconstruction and edge strengthening. Other areas require inter-layer reinforcement & re-surfacing. Principal quantities are: Stone path resurfacing - Approximately 3800m2 self-binding gravel surface course. Reconstruction of bituminous footpath - Approximately 250m2 at 150mm thickness, including approximately 90m of concrete edging. Resurfacing of bituminous footpath - Plane out approximately 1500m2 to 25mm depth, reinforce with glass-fibre reinforcement grid and relay surface course. Bituminous path crack sealing - Approximately 300m, 5-10mm crack width. Other requirements: Management and diversion of pedestrians and wheeled users during the works. Undertaking the role of principal contractor. Estimated contract programme: Invitation of quotations - Late December 2025 Return of quotations - Mid February 2026 Contract Award Notice - Early March 2026 Award of Contract - Late March 2026 Works commencement Late April 2026

Classification

  • CPV45233160 — Paths and other metalled surfaces
  • CPV45233161 — Footpath construction work
  • CPV45233162 — Cycle path construction work

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05de09
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
works

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
072539-2025
Description
We have updated the forecasted budget for the project.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
30 Jun 2026, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKF24
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKF24
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
45233160
Scheme
CPV
Description
Paths and other metalled surfaces
Entry 2
Id
45233161
Scheme
CPV
Description
Footpath construction work
Entry 3
Id
45233162
Scheme
CPV
Description
Cycle path construction work

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
072534-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
10 Nov 2025, 16:10
Entry 2
Id
072539-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
10 Nov 2025, 16:22

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
28 Nov 2025, 23:59
Description
West Northamptonshire Council is seeking to engage with suppliers in preparation for an upcoming procurement opportunity. We are inviting interested suppliers to express their interest in participating in a forthcoming Request for Quotation (RFQ) process. How to Express Interest: Suppliers who wish to be considered for this opportunity are requested to: Email the Procurement Team at: procurement@westnorthants.gov.uk Please include your company name, contact details, and a brief overview of your relevant experience or services. Register on our procurement portal:

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PGDV-8944-CMBP
Name
West Northamptonshire Council

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKF24
Country
GB
Locality
Northampton
Postal Code
NN1 1ED
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Angel Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Identifier

Id
PGDV-8944-CMBP
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Northampton · UKF24 · NN1 1ED · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF24 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

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