Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c03-db61-72d5-b1a5-8a53155d3e6b/bedford-polhill-footpath awarded GB open procedure # Bedford - Polhill Footpath [University Of Bedfordshire](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-bedfordshire) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 16 Oct 2015 ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The University of Bedfordshire is seeking to appoint a competent contractor to undertake the design and construction works of a footpath between the Changing rooms on the Polhill Campus and Astroturf The Employer has recently installed a floodlit Astroturf pitch on the adjacent Goldington Academy grounds. For students to access this pitch from the external changing rooms involves a circuitous route and hence the construction of a new direct footpath will make access easier. The elements of the project are as below This Project will comprise of the following elements: • To design and construct a DDA compliant footpath in compliance with Section 8 and indicated Appendices of ‘ New Road and Street Works Act 1991 Code of Practice April 2010’ involving the following operations - • To excavate soils and cart away surplus • To supply and lay concrete path edging set in concrete • To supply and compact sub-base • To supply and lay Geotextile membrane • To supply and lay new top surface. Note – Bidder can propose alternative finish(es) but the Astroturf playing surface needs to be kept as free as possible from mud, dirt and grit) • At completion of the laying of the path to reinstate soil, turf/seeding to concrete edgings • To remove and cart away old gate, fixings, posts and any necessary shrubs/trees/growth and • install a new gate (approx. 2 x1m wide) complete with heavy duty combination lock, spring return (DDA compliant), new posts, shot bolts and anchors (firmly embedded) or other device/fixing that enable the gate to be secured in both the open and closed positions. ### Full details available on tender documentation Additional information: To express an interest in this tender and view the tender documentation please go to the University Procurement website : [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbedfordshire/aspx/Home) Read full description ## CPV classification Construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d5efcbef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) 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 University Of Bedfordshire: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-bedfordshire) [Sector More Construction work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/construction-work) ## More tenders like this [Bannister Sports Centre Athletic Track Soft Market Testing Exercise · Harrow Council · 38 days left · 26 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1540d-d9e4-71cb-ad57-1603e9042fec/bannister-sports-centre-athletic-track-soft-market-testing-exercise) [Building Minor Works · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9087-7003-bd47-df7bc19d7ff7/building-minor-works) [DGT Helipad Design and Construction · Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-969e-7140-a307-fe72fa7128be/dgt-helipad-design-and-construction) [Boiler Replacement Programme · Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited · 26 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-9933-7015-97a0-37aa8d57c009/boiler-replacement-programme) [Construction of the Chiropractic Car Park, Treforest Campus · University of South Wales · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15408-a995-70e5-b8b1-7c6a14e2e878/construction-of-the-chiropractic-car-park-treforest-campus) [Boiler chemical and Softener Services · Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1539a-d092-736b-88d2-6bdc251cddb6/boiler-chemical-and-softener-services)