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Opportunity overview
SDNPA intends to establish a single supplier framework for the provision of Rural Access Infrastructure Design, Engineering and Construction Support Services for South Downs National Park Authority's Access Projects, which will support the ongoing delivery of new access paths (including Centurion Way and Egrets Way), access path improvement projects (including the South Downs Way National Trail) and identified access schemes within the Active Travel Network Plan (2025-2040) across the South Downs National Park. A draft specification is included in the Participation Stage documents.
A pack containing Participation Stage information and instructions, a draft framework agreement and the procurement specific questionnaire are available from https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current.Open source ↗
Published notice details
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
ocds-h6vhtk-07896a
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Submissions must be made via SDNPA's e-procurement portal, In-tend: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current.
This Competitive Flexible Procedure will consist of two stages.
Stage 1: Participation Stage
The participation stage allows for the pre-qualification of suppliers and will provide SDNPA with sufficient information to select a shortlist of suppliers to be taken through to the tender stage. Suppliers must respond to all the questions in the procurement specific questionnaire, and provide all supporting information requested. Suppliers will be shortlisted using a mix of pass/fail and weighted questions. Subject to receiving a sufficient number of compliant responses from suppliers that are not excluded and that satisfy all applicable pass/fail requirements, SDNPA intends to invite six suppliers to the tender stage.
Where more than six suppliers satisfy the pass/fail requirements, the six highest-scoring suppliers will be invited to tender, based on the scored conditions of participation and assessment methodology. Where there is a tie for sixth place then all suppliers in sixth place will be invited to tender. For the purposes of this procurement a tie for sixth place is deemed to occur where two or more suppliers are awarded identical scores. Where fewer than six suppliers satisfy the requirements, SDNPA may proceed with the qualifying suppliers, amend the procedure where permitted, or discontinue the procurement.
Stage 2: Tender Stage
Tenderers shortlisted from the Participation Stage will be invited to participate in a competitive tender process. The award criteria shall be on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender.
Techniques
Has Framework Agreement
Yes
Framework Agreement
Maximum Participants
1
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
This is a single supplier framework, so call-offs will be awarded via direct award. Prices will be determined by the supplier's tendered rate card and costed scenarios. The scenario pricing submitted at tender stage forms the Supplier's baseline commercial assumptions for typical tasks, including hours, labour mix, overheads and methodology. Any call off proposal that materially deviates from these assumptions must be fully justified.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Expected award period
Ends
5 Feb 2027, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
600,000
Amount
500,000
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Approach to the framework
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Resourcing
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
20
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Sustainable delivery and travel
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Social value
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Second Stage
Maximum Candidates
6
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Conditions of participation are detailed in the documents which can be accessed from SDNPA's in-tend e-procurement portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current by logging in and expressing interest in the project.
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
Conditions of participation are detailed in the documents which can be accessed from SDNPA's in-tend e-procurement portal: https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current by logging in and expressing interest in the project.
Criterion 3
Description
Financial capability:
- Financial tests (pass/fail)
- Insurance (confirmation of willingness to obtain required levels if successful) (pass/fail)
Technical ability:
- Conflict of Interest (pass/fail)
- Business continuity and disaster recovery (pass/fail)
- Quality management (pass/fail)
- Relevant experience and contrct examples (scored, 50% weighting)
- Workforce skills (scored, 30% weighting)
- Operational coverage/responsiveness (scored, 20% weighting)
For Reduction
Yes
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
17 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
16 Feb 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
16 Feb 2031, 23:59
Renewal
Description
SDNPA may extend the framework term for a maximum of up to 12 months, subject to access project pipeline and budget being secured.
Items and delivery
Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1
Additional Classifications
Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71220000
Description
Architectural design services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71312000
Description
Structural engineering consultancy services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
71322100
Description
Quantity surveying services for civil engineering works
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
71420000
Description
Landscape architectural services
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
79994000
Description
Contract administration services
Delivery locations
Entry 1
Region
UKJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Published documents
Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
L-1
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Description
A pack containing Participation Stage information and instructions, a draft framework agreement and the procurement specific questionnaire are available from https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current.
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
097895-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
South Downs National Park Authority is running an open tender to establish a single-supplier framework for rural access infrastructure design, engineering and construction support services. The framework is intended to support access-path projects and identified Active Travel Network Plan schemes across the South Downs National Park.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers that can evidence rural access infrastructure design, engineering and construction-support services. The detailed specification and participation requirements are not included in the supplied notice data.
Key points identified
Framework scopeRural Access Infrastructure Design, Engineering and Construction Support ServicesEvidence: Title: "Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Rural Access Infrastructure Design, Engineering and Construction Support Services"
Single supplier arrangementSingle supplier frameworkEvidence: Title: "Single Supplier Framework"; description: "establish a single supplier framework"
Project coverageAccess projects across the South Downs National Park, including new paths, improvement projects and identified Active Travel Network Plan schemesEvidence: Description: "support the ongoing delivery of new access paths... access path improvement projects... and identified access schemes within the Active Travel Network Plan (2025-2040) across the South Downs National Park."
91% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
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South Downs National Park Authority is running an open tender to establish a single-supplier framework for rural access infrastructure design, engineering and construction support services. The framework is intended to support access-path projects and identified Active Travel Network Plan schemes across the South Downs National Park.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers that can evidence rural access infrastructure design, engineering and construction-support services. The detailed specification and participation requirements are not included in the supplied notice data.
Key deliverables
Rural access infrastructure design services
Engineering services
Construction support services for access projects
Support for new access paths, path improvements and identified access schemes
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Framework scope
99% confidence
Rural Access Infrastructure Design, Engineering and Construction Support Services
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Title: "Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Rural Access Infrastructure Design, Engineering and Construction Support Services"
Single supplier arrangement
99% confidence
Single supplier framework
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Title: "Single Supplier Framework"; description: "establish a single supplier framework"
Project coverage
96% confidence
Access projects across the South Downs National Park, including new paths, improvement projects and identified Active Travel Network Plan schemes
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Description: "support the ongoing delivery of new access paths... access path improvement projects... and identified access schemes within the Active Travel Network Plan (2025-2040) across the South Downs National Park."
Detailed specification
94% confidence
Draft specification available in Participation Stage documents
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Description: "A draft specification is included in the Participation Stage documents."
Supplier eligibility requirements
97% confidence
Unknown from supplied notice data; procurement-specific questionnaire and participation instructions are referenced in external bidding documents.
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Document title: "A pack containing Participation Stage information and instructions, a draft framework agreement and the procurement specific questionnaire are available from https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current."
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Maximum framework value
98% confidence
£500,000
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Process value_max: 500000 GBP; Lot 1 value_amount: 500000 GBP.
Commercial terms
94% confidence
Unknown from supplied notice data; a draft framework agreement is referenced in external bidding documents.
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Document title: "...a draft framework agreement... available from https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current."
Delivery
Delivery area
94% confidence
South Downs National Park; delivery region recorded as UKJ, United Kingdom
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Description: "across the South Downs National Park"; delivery location: region "UKJ", country "United Kingdom".
Delivery timing
99% confidence
Unknown
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null; no submission deadline is supplied.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Notice status
99% confidence
Open tender
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process stage: "tender"; display_status: "open"; notice_type: "Tender notice on Find a Tender".
submission_deadline is null at process and Lot 1 level.
Participation documents
97% confidence
Available via the referenced South Downs In-Tend portal
View supporting evidence
Document title: "A pack containing Participation Stage information and instructions... are available from https://supplier.in-tend.co.uk/southdowns/tenders/current."
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Detailed scope and selection requirements are external
98% confidence
The draft specification, participation instructions, framework agreement and procurement-specific questionnaire are not supplied in the notice data.
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Document title references these materials as available through the South Downs In-Tend portal.
No submission deadline supplied
99% confidence
Deadline is unknown in the supplied record.
View supporting evidence
submission_deadline is null at process and Lot 1 level.
Lot detail incomplete
99% confidence
Lot 1 is active and valued at £500,000 but has no title, description or deadline in the supplied data.
View supporting evidence
Lot 1 has title null, description null and submission_deadline null.
Framework duration unknown
99% confidence
No contract start or end date is supplied.
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null.
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