Create a new woodland footpath approx 425m long 1.8m wide self-binding finish with associated fencing, gates and some vegetation removal and levelling required in Fairford Gloucestershire

Published date: 27 September 2024

Contract summary

Industry

Site preparation work - 45100000

Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work - 45200000

Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 77000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

Leafield Road footpath

Published date

27 September 2024

Closing date

1 November 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 December 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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Description

Leafield road woods footpath improvements
As part of the Access to the Countryside remit, the Town Council is looking to improve the unofficial path that has been worn through the woodland and create a bonded surfaced path with appropriate fencing, gates and edging. The path will create a direct route to the primary school field and links to Leafield Road.

Scope of works:
In order to create the best possible surface in terms of accessibility, guidelines set out in the "by all reasonable means" guidance provided through Glos. PROW will be followed.
Total length of path approximately 425m - contractors are encouraged to do their own measurements.
Width of the path to be 1.8m and reducing to no less than 1.5m if required due to tree location
Finished path level will be approximately 100mm above existing ground level ensuring no gradient exceeds 1:10.
The path will be constructed on with a weed suppressing membrane, DOT Type 1, finished depth to a minimum 100mm. Path surface finished with compacted self-binding gravel 50-75mm with a camber of 1:40 fall to either side of the path.
All timber edging and stakes to be pressure treated with a minimum 10yr guarantee. Timber edging to be 6/2 timber with timber stakes to be located at a maximum of 900mm centres and all board joints.
2no. Passing-bay to be positioned centrally along the length of the path.
Existing slopes from the wooded path to the pavement on Leafield Road are to be graded to meet PROW requirements.
A new stock fence and 12-foot farm gate to be installed across existing rugby field (approx. 15m).
Vegetation & ground clearance and grading work will be required.

Location:
Fairford, Gloucestershire
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How to apply
Important dates:
• Tenders to be submitted by 01.11.2024 17.00
• Site visits are encouraged and can be arranged Monday - Friday 9.100am - 1.00pm by emailing clerks@fairfordtowncouncil.gov.uk or calling 01285712344
• Contractor notified within 14 days of submission deadline.
• Work to be completed by 31st March 2025.

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More information

Attachments

Leafield Road woods improvement information & spec.pdf

Technical specifications

Leafield Road Footpath Tender Document.pdf

Tender notice

Detailed information on the tender for a woodland path

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How to apply

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

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About the buyer

Contact name

Roz Morton

Address

Community Centre
Fairford
GL7
England

Telephone

01285712344

Email

clerks@fairfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Website

www.fairfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

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