Published date: 7 March 2025

Last edited date: 7 March 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 28 February 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Surface work for footpaths - 45233253

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£75,452.51

Procurement reference

RSCTC/Fordrough1

Published date

7 March 2025

Closing date

28 February 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

29 February 2024

Contract end date

1 July 2024

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

A mini-competition or direct purchase from a pre-established framework agreement.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Fordrough is a designated off-road private owned public right of way. Historical records show that The Fordrough originated as an old farm track, with maps dating back to 1899 - 1913 highlighting the route's passage through Ley Hill Farm. Currently, the route serves as an off-road pathway connecting the Four Oaks Road to the Lichfield
Road. The route provides direct access from the Four Oaks Road to the local centre of Mere Green.
Despite its popularity, the quality of the route means it is not accessible for all users. The path is characterised by poorly surfaced sections with loose gravel, resulting in an unpleasant walking experience, particularly for individuals with disabilities, who find
mobility aids, such as wheelchairs, impeded by the unstable surface.
To address these concerns, a proposal has been put forward to upgrade the Fordrough route from Lichfield Road, across the railway line and Irnham Road, stopping at the point where the Fordrough turns into a private road. The improvements include widening the
footway to a minimum of 1.5 meters (up to 2.0 meters where feasible) and implementing a high-quality surface material that ensures safe and convenient use for all individuals.
A joint project, with funding from the Four Oaks Ward Brum Breathes would enable a coherent and high-quality walking route from the Lichfield Road up to the end of the footway at the private road providing an all-inclusive accessible route within a
residential neighbourhood and facilitate stronger walking links within the area.

Award information

Awarded date

28 February 2024

Contract start date

29 February 2024

Contract end date

1 July 2025

Total value of contract

£75,452.51

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

R.W. SERVICES LTD

Address

294 Aldridge Road
B74 2DU
GB

Reference

Companies House number: 07640901

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Address

62 Anchorage Road
Sutton Coldfield
B742PG
England

Telephone

0121 663 1765

Email

finance@suttoncoldfieldtowncouncil.gov.uk