Scope
Reference
EPP0231
Description
The Essex Procurement Partnership (EPP), on behalf of Braintree District Council (BDC) is inviting suppliers to participate in market engagement for the provision of Footpath Repair works across the district.
This service is a critical component of the BDC's footpath maintenance programme within the District. All departments would like access to this facilitation.
The purpose of the procurement will be to commission a reliable, experienced and professional supplier who can deliver improvements to the surfacing of footpaths and unadopted highways. Historically the improvement works were designed by a civil engineer, either an employee of the Council or by a Consultancy, we are conducting Pre-Market Engagement to understand the practicality of absorbing this element of the works into a single contract
The successful supplier will be responsible for undertaking works at various locations within agreed timescales.
BDC is seeking to establish a 3-year contract with an option to extend for up to 1 year + 1 year to deliver footpath improvement works to ensure sites remain safe for all users and members of the public. while also exploring opportunities for innovation, environmental sustainability, and cost-effectiveness.
Currently several departments procure footpath repairs independently. Operations/Asset Management/Landscape Services / strategic development and others would use a single supplier.
A design element is required for the works, and this could either be part of this contract, or a separate commission for a consultant if needed, this could be proposed as subcontracting by a repairs contractor or suggestions of efficient ways of doing this
The link to this PME can be found here
Total value (estimated)
- £980,000 excluding VAT
- £980,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2029
- Possible extension to 30 March 2031
- 4 years, 11 months, 30 days
Main procurement category
Works
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 44000000 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 45111000 - Demolition, site preparation and clearance work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45113000 - Siteworks
- 45210000 - Building construction work
- 45220000 - Engineering works and construction works
- 45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads
- 45233120 - Road construction works
- 45233123 - Secondary road construction work
- 45233140 - Roadworks
- 45233141 - Road-maintenance works
- 45233142 - Road-repair works
- 45233160 - Paths and other metalled surfaces
- 45233161 - Footpath construction work
- 45233162 - Cycle path construction work
- 45233200 - Various surface works
- 45233220 - Surface work for roads
- 45233222 - Paving and asphalting works
- 45233226 - Access road construction work
- 45233228 - Surface coating construction work
- 45233251 - Resurfacing works
- 45233253 - Surface work for footpaths
- 45233260 - Pedestrian ways construction work
- 45233261 - Pedestrian overpass construction work
- 45233262 - Pedestrian zone construction work
- 45233300 - Foundation work for highways, roads, streets and footpaths
- 45233330 - Foundation work for streets
- 45233340 - Foundation work for footpaths
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services
- 71300000 - Engineering services
- 71400000 - Urban planning and landscape architectural services
- 71500000 - Construction-related services
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
Contract locations
- UKJ - South East (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 December 2025
Engagement process description
Contact procurement@braintree.gov.uk
See PME document via Procontract for more information
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 December 2025
Contracting authority
Braintree District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBP-7262-MJTR
Causeway House
Braintree
CM7 9HB
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@braintree.gov.uk
Region: UKH34 - Essex Haven Gateway
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Essex County Council
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Lead
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWVM-4844-NRQH
County Hall, Market Road
Chelmsford
CM1 1QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Alex Ullmer
Email: alex.ullmer@essex.gov.uk
Region: UKH36 - Heart of Essex