Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be9-bbec-73a1-9320-df890326a556/public-footpath-surface-works-harris-park-extension closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Public Footpath Surface Works - Harris Park Extension [Cockermouth Town Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cockermouth-town-council) Estimated value Not stated Published 8 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2026 ## 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 1.1 The Authority Cockermouth Town Council is inviting competitive tenders for minor civil works to improve a public footpath section. Engineering drawings and technical specifications were prepared on behalf of the Town Council by Cumberland Council. 1.2 Purpose of Work The objective is to establish an accessible, surfaced route from Double Mills footbridge to the woodland section behind Dale View, Cockermouth. Currently, this missing link prevents access for pushchairs, wheelchairs, and less-mobile pedestrians. 1.3 Key Project Details - Design & Standards: Formulated via engineering drawings provided by Cumberland Council. - Target Start Date: February / March 2027 (Spring 2027) or before. - Contract Duration: Estimated 2 consecutive weeks. 2.1 Scope of Works The contractor will provide all plant, labour, and materials to execute the following sequence: - Site Establishment: Set up a secure temporary compound near the park entrance at Dale View. - Safety Measures: Formally close Footpath No. 223015 to the public for the 2-week duration of works. (Cumberland Council has agreed to meet the costs of this) - Excavation: Dig out a ground tray 50mm deep along the path alignment. Retain topsoil and arisings on-site for reuse. - Membrane: Supply and lay a heavy-duty geotextile separation membrane along the length of construction. - Sub-Base: Supply, lay, and compact a 150mm depth of Type 1 granular sub-base. - Surface Course: Supply, lay, and compact a 40mm depth of 0-6mm crushed aggregate to form a smooth, accessible top finish. - Alignment Note: The path alignment must run to the right-hand side of the park bench and to the left-hand side of the trees. - Tie-ins: Saw cut the existing macadam path at chainage 0m near the Double Mills footbridge to ensure a flush finish. The end chainage must meet completely flush with the existing timber bridge deck. - Landscaping: Smooth out and reinstate path edges using the saved arisings and topsoil, then seed with an 80/20 wildflower mix. 2.2 Critical Site Constraints - Narrow Access: Access to the park area is via a restrictive, narrow road at Dale View. Large commercial HGVs or oversized plant will not physically fit. Bidders must check this access profile prior to pricing. - Watercourse Proximity: The works run directly alongside the River Cocker. - Environmental Protection: All materials and plant machinery must remain at least 5 metres away from the watercourse channel on ground with no immediate flooding risk. Absolutely no refuelling, servicing, or greasing is allowed on site. Equipment must be checked for leaks before entering the site. - Flood Risk Management: Works must be carried out in generally dry conditions. The contractor is required to monitor local water levels and Environment Agency flood alerts prior to and during construction to reduce risk to the workforce. Read full description ## CPV classification Footpath construction work Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06f481-2026-09-08T13:36:02+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06f481-2026-09-08T13:36:02+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Cockermouth Town Council: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/cockermouth-town-council) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Construction of an Accessible Perimeter Walkway around Steeton Bowling Green · Steeton with Eastburn Parish Council · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5747-71a4-8d17-d9d45f66ac56/construction-of-an-accessible-perimeter-walkway-around-steeton-bowling-green) [Skateboard Park Remodelling · Higham Ferrers Town Council · 18 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b92-6ef1-7237-9a90-2bc9c3a57f90/skateboard-park-remodelling) [The design, repair and reinstatement of Pennylands Footbridge, Winchcombe. · Tewkesbury Borough Council · 13 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13beb-5170-713a-8dbb-bc6eb96f7eab/the-design-repair-and-reinstatement-of-pennylands-footbridge-winchcombe) [0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2027 · Wigan Council · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13e25-85aa-72a1-84b7-54ed823c1c3c/0661-boars-head-footbridge-superstructure-renewal-works-contract-2027) [The provision of river PARK perimeter PATH · Winchester City Council · 1 day left · 20 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bea-f0a6-7021-abce-3331f0996cfc/the-provision-of-river-park-perimeter-path) [0661 Boars Head Footbridge Superstructure Renewal Works Contract 2026 · Wigan Council · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bec-496d-722b-b2b3-497ce39bace8/0661-boars-head-footbridge-superstructure-renewal-works-contract-2026)