Scope
Reference
NFNPA 0065
Description
The New Forest National Park Authority (NFNPA or 'the Authority'), supported by Hampshire County Council (HCC) is seeking a consultant / consultancy to prepare an Active Travel Feasibility Study for a route between Lyndhurst and Lymington in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire, known in the New Forest LCWIP (to be approved June 2025) as Route 120.
The purpose of the feasibility study is to identify options for this important utility and leisure route through the New Forest. The study will need to look at the provision of new walking and cycling (and, where appropriate, equestrian) options along Route 120 from Lyndhurst to Lymington. The route has further very important utility and leisure connections to the north and east
Hampshire County Council is the Highway Authority for all the roads identified above. A variety of landowners, most notably Forestry England and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust own land along the route, where some permissive path and bridleway options exist. The recommended high-level design options will need to be in accordance with relevant policies and guidance documents, and engagement with their officers will be essential.
The study will need to identify appropriate interventions, consider all relevant constraints and risks, then recommend preferred options with high-level concept designs and realistic costings. The final study should be completed by 30 June 2025, unless the partners agree to an extension. Regular updates including a written monthly progress report will be provided to the partners throughout the study period.
The contract value is expected to be in the range of £20,000 to £30,000. Responses should be broken down into parts to assist evaluation of overall costs to deliver this work.
Total value (estimated)
- £30,000 excluding VAT
- £36,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 April 2025 to 30 June 2025
- 2 months, 12 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 March 2025, 9:00am
Tender submission deadline
31 March 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/newforestnpa/aspx/Home) or via email to tenders@newforestnpa.gov.uk
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
30% Price, 70% Quality - as set out in ITT Document.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
NFNPA 0065 - ATE - ITT DRAFT Lyndhurst to Lymington Route 120.docx
Main ITT
NFNPA 0065 - ATE LyndToLym Route 120 - Assessment Document.docx
Assessment Document (to be completed by tenderer).
Contracting authority
New Forest National Park Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTRV-3775-GGBN
NFNPA, Lymington Town Hall, Avenue Road
Lymington
SO41 9ZG
United Kingdom
Email: tender@newforestnpa.gov.uk
Website: http://www.newforestnpa.gov.uk
Region: UKJ36 - Central Hampshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government