Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bc7-bdfe-704d-b44c-3cdb2f1738f6/epp0231-footpath-repairs-and-consultancy pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # EPP0231 Footpath Repairs and Consultancy [Braintree District Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/braintree-district-council) Open field Estimated value £980,000 Published 17 Nov 2025 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Below-threshold contract Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts). [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85) - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), on behalf of Braintree District Council (BDC) is inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement for the provision of Footpath Repair works across the district. This service is a critical component of the BDC's footpath maintenance programme within the District. All departments would like access to this facilitation. The purpose of the procurement will be to commission a reliable, experienced and professional supplier who can deliver improvements to the surfacing of footpaths and unadopted highways. Historically the improvement works were designed by a civil engineer, either an employee of the Council or by a Consultancy, we are conducting Pre-Market Engagement to understand the practicality of absorbing this element of the works into a single contract The successful supplier will be responsible for undertaking works at various locations within agreed timescales. BDC is seeking to establish a 3-year contract with an option to extend for up to 1 year + 1 year to deliver footpath improvement works to ensure sites remain safe for all users and members of the public. while also exploring opportunities for innovation, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. Currently several departments procure footpath repairs independently. Operations/Asset Management/Landscape Services / strategic development and others would use a single supplier. A design element is required for the works, and this could either be part of this contract, or a separate commission for a consultant if needed, this could be proposed as subcontracting by a repairs contractor or suggestions of efficient ways of doing this The link to this PME can be found here [procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View](https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=0ff4538d-98c3-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True) Read full description ## CPV classification Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) Demolition, site preparation and clearance work Excavating and earthmoving work Siteworks Building construction work Engineering works and construction works Construction work for highways, roads Road construction works Secondary road construction work Roadworks Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05e22d-2025-11-17T10:10:19Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-05e22d-2025-11-17T10:10:19Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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