Published date: 23 December 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 2 February 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Surface work for footpaths - 45233253

Location of contract

SO30 4QR

Value of contract

£35,000 to £42,500

Procurement reference

Wildern Local Nature Reserve (WLNR)

Published date

23 December 2025

Closing date

2 February 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 March 2026

Contract end date

24 December 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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.
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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.

More information

Attachments

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Jelley

Address

St. Johns Road
Hedge End
SOUTHAMPTON
SO304AF
England

Telephone

01489780440

Email

townclerk@hedgeend-tc.gov.uk