Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb5-a0b8-71af-9e8c-f721fdf7a3a2/river-cole-public-green-spaces-works-main-contractor awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # River Cole Public Green Spaces Works - Main Contractor [The University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-birmingham) Estimated value £285,730 Published 24 Apr 2023 Deadline Closed 6 Feb 2023 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Birmingham has a requirement for looking for a Main Contractor for River Cole Public Green Spaces Works. Research and engagement with the local community has identified that the area is currently underutilised as a route for commuting and travel through the area, or as a green space for leisure and physical activity. Alongside the environmental improvements to woodland, grassland and river habitats to open up of the area, the project will improve the habitat for citizens by creating a new area of green public space on the cycle/foot path to connect the cycle path and river to the local community. There will also be activities to replace areas of cycle/foot path and introduce security by design measures such as lighting, mirrors and signage in identified areas. The River Cole and Tyseley Community Commons project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund, and is delivering a series of interventions to rehabilitate an area of green and blue space in Tyseley, East Birmingham. The aims of the project are to bring the area back into use by residents as a community managed commons space and to improve biodiversity and connectivity. The project area for the capital works comprises of: - Kingfisher Park between the A45 and Hobmoor Road - Tyseley Park along the River Cole from the A45 to the Grand Union Canal - Ackers Adventure This works focuses on creating public green spaces that will be available for the local community. Read full description ## CPV classification Building construction work Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/46cefcfc-55c7-450f-8df3-7a401a98956a) 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 The University of Birmingham: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-birmingham) [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) [Hdc-1714 wadkins pavilion refurbishment · Harborough District Council · 39 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a155bf-f664-72f9-9823-a85d6cddbdc6/hdc-1714-wadkins-pavilion-refurbishment) [Design, supply, and Installation of Newbiggin Skatepark Extension · Newbiggin Town Council · 35 days left · 23 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-19a2-7348-a5cc-3f5ae51ef934/design-supply-and-installation-of-newbiggin-skatepark-extension) [Tender for the design, supply, delivery and installation of a modular UNIT and associated works at ARC healthy living, irvinestown. peaceplus funded upgrade works · Fermanagh and Omagh District Council · 14 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1b74-73ec-a6f6-a1af37959997/tender-for-the-design-supply-delivery-and-installation-of-a-modular-unit-and-a) [ESPH AB RDC Sidley Depot (ESPH753) · Rother District Council · 49 days left · 7 Dec 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d19-7155-8fe0-0d917105fca8/esph-ab-rdc-sidley-depot-esph753) [Demolition, Design and Construction of Howard's Lane Public Toilets, Howard's Lane, Wareham · Wareham Town Council · 88 days left · 15 Jan 2027](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15552-1d8a-7277-bc5b-edc9a127ee5b/demolition-design-and-construction-of-howards-lane-public-toilets-howards-la)