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Moorfield Road Open Space Improvement Project

Carn Brea Parish Council · Local authority

In brief

Carn Brea Parish Council is looking for suppliers for construction work (North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West).

The estimated value is £412,800 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 months, starting 23 November 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 5pm, Monday 12 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Friday 11 September 2026
Bids by: 5pm, Monday 12 October 2026

How bids are scored

Covering Letter 10% · Method Statement 40% · Case Studies / Similar Projects 10% · Pricing - Bill of Quantities Completion 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 208 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

Moorfield Road Open Space is a large open space that currently contains some bench seating, picnic benches and a set of goal posts with a tree lined perimeter that has a small nature path. The Council wishes to enhance this space to improve recreation opportunities, accessibility, biodiversity and promote community use. The tender has been split into 2 distinct phases: (Drawing No: M2535_MLOC_DR_L_0001 and 0003 / M2535_MLOC_DR_L_0002) Phase 1 is for the installation of an asphalt path, new entrances, associated groundwork preparation for a new play park area and the installation of a temporary car park. Phase 2 is for the broader landscaping and planting within the open space and the provision and installation of play equipment and furniture. The Council intend to deliver both phases of the project however ask that each phase of the project be priced separately as the delivery of phase 2 is subject to successful grant funding. The successful tenderer will be expected to undertake the following activities over 2 phases: i. The supply and installation with associated groundworks of an asphalt path ii. The supply and installation of multiple entrance fencing and gates iii. Soft landscaping and hard landscaping iv. The supply and installation of new play equipment v. The supply and installation of new furniture vi. Alterations and the installation of a temporary car park

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 14 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £412,800 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 11 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 5pm, Monday 12 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

24 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 080377-2026

About the buyer

Carn Brea Parish CouncilLast 12 months

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From notice 080377-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.