Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c18-6626-732c-8b65-257d6e0c276c/all-access-path-castle-eden-dene-nnr-24765 awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # All access path Castle Eden Dene NNR 24765 [Defra Network eTendering Portal](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra-network-etendering-portal) Often single bidder Estimated value £95,309 Published 24 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 4 Sept 2017 ## 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. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - 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 Natural England is seeking a contractor to construct an all access path which needs to withstand use by tractor and trailer. Contractors must carry out a site visit to assess the ground conditions before submitting a tender. The access path will run from Oakdene Lodge car park (NZ428 394) along an existing track along the Buffer zone to a view point (NZ 419388) above Gunner's Pool and will be • Approximately 1250m by 3m wide, and needs to be able to withstand vehicular traffic (pick-up, tractor and timber trailer). • The top surface must be dolomite. • All sections of path must be suitable for use by wheelchairs, mobility scooters and pushchairs so must be smooth and with the minimum camber necessary for effective drainage away from public properties. The contractor will be required to: • Excavate minimum 300mm of topsoil and remove from site. • Lay terram 1000 or similar to base and sides of track, • Supply and compact 200mm of 6F5 (125mm down aggregate) and 100mm of type 1 sub-base. (please be specific regarding material to be used for 6F5- e.g., clean recycled hardcore, dolomite, etc.) • Tidy edges of track. • Install one: 'access for all kissing' gate or 'K-barrier' or similar and associated fencing where needed. Timber used for fencing and kissing gate must be verifiable as from a legal and sustainable source. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at . The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - [defra.bravosolution.co.uk](https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk) Read full description ## CPV classification Aggregates Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d522a5d0-01d8-4e44-b1e1-827add52eef9) 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. 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