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Colliery Rail Bridge - Site Investigation Works

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

St.Helens Council has awarded a contract for site investigation works at the Colliery Rail Bridge to George Cox and Sons Limited, marking the advancement of the detailed design phase of infilling works. The procurement process involves ground investigation work, such as boreholes and trial holes. It falls under the direct award method facilitated through the Rochdale Highway Related Services Framework. The contract period runs from 16 November 2025 to 30 March 2026, with a value of £26,595 GBP. The awarding date was 12 November 2025 and was officially published on 14 April 2026. The location of the work is in England, United Kingdom, and the main industry category is works.

Opportunities for business growth are abundant in this tender, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in ground investigation and civil engineering projects. George Cox and Sons Limited, as a suitable SME, underscores the potential for other similar businesses to benefit from direct procurement channels like frameworks. Organisations with expertise in civil infrastructure, particularly in railways and bridges, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, leveraging their technical capabilities and regional experience to foster collaborative projects with local government authorities like St.Helens Council.

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Notice Title

Colliery Rail Bridge - Site Investigation Works

Notice Description

Site investigation works at Colliery Rail bridge to facilitate detailed design of infilling works. To facilitate the detailed design, a number of site investigations are required, including boreholes, trial holes, and CCTV surveys. Direct award via the Rochdale Highway Related Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1b7520dd-b1c8-4c28-b742-853eff22b84c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ddab758-f970-40dd-ac5f-054032716cef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,595 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,595 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Nov 2025 - 30 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GEORGE COX AND SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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