Buyer Name: Hedge End Town Council
Buyer Address: St. Johns Road, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO304AF, England
Contact Name: Sarah Jelley
Contact Email: townclerk@hedgeend-tc.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: 01489780440
Buyer Name: Hedge End Town Council
Buyer Address: St. Johns Road, Hedge End, SOUTHAMPTON, SO304AF, England
Contact Name: Sarah Jelley
Contact Email: townclerk@hedgeend-tc.gov.uk
Contact Telephone: 01489780440
Hedge End Town Council (HETC) invites tenders for the upgrade and resurfacing of a permissive footpath within Wildern Local Nature Reserve, Hedge End. The project requires the construction of an all-weather footpath surfaced with selfbinding gravel, designed to be sympathetic to the ecological setting of the reserve. Works will include the careful management of surface tree roots and, where necessary, the installation of raised walkways to protect sensitive habitats and ensure accessibility. 1. Tender Process 1.1 Hedge End Town Council wishes to employ a Principal Contractor to carry out the supply and installation of approximately 350m of woodland path, boardwalk and associated drainage. 1.2 Tenderers are required to submit a fixed price lump sum tender on the Form of Tender provided in this document. Page 2 of 13 1.3 Tenders should be returned either in a sealed envelope bearing no company identification and marked "TENDER FOR Footpath Upgrade in Wildern Local Nature Reserve" to the Town Clerk, 2000 Centre, St John's Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF, or submitted via email to townclerk@hedgeendtc. gov.uk. All submissions must be received by 2 February 2026 (noon). 1.4 Hedge End Town Council does not bind itself to accept any tender. The Council reserves the right to delete any items from the tender should the tender exceed the budget. No payment will be made in respect of any expense incurred by the tenderers in submitting a tender. 1.5 Tenderers should liaise with Brett Athow, Operations Manager - Tel: 01489 780440 or opsmanager@hedgeend-tc.gov.uk during the tender period regarding any queries or concerns on the content of this specification. 1.6 The successful contractor will need to show the following at the time they submit a tender: • A copy of your certificate of public liability insurance • A copy of your company's Health and Safety policy. • Evidence and two references of previous experience on similar sites. • Environmental and Ecological - A brief summary outlining your approach to minimising environmental impacts and protecting local biodiversity during the design and construction of the footpath.
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