Scope
Reference
NE02072025HSW
Description
The access tracks running through Ham Street Woods National Nature Reserve / SSSI to the south of Ashford in Kent (managed by Natural England) become very wet and muddy in winter due to the clay substrate. The main aim of this project is to surface 300m of track that link to a 1km surfaced bridleway (the main public right of way bisecting the reserve) to create year-round circular routes for visitors, thereby enhancing their enjoyment of the site and reducing disturbance to the wider woodland. The works also include a top dressing to 425m of bridleway to bring it up to standard. The works are likely to take up to three weeks and will need to be completed by the end of August while ground conditions remain favourable.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £36,069.33 excluding VAT
- £43,283.20 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
24 July 2025
Contract dates
- 18 August 2025 to 29 August 2025
- 12 days
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45232451 - Drainage and surface works
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
MRF CONTRACTING LIMITED
Monkton Road Farm Seamark Road, Brooksend
Birchington
CT7 0JL
United Kingdom
Email: hannah@mrfcontracting.com
Region: UKJ44 - East Kent
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Natural England
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJDG-6588-XDMM
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rob Carver
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government