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110 Lodge Underpass - Site Investigation Works

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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19 Sep 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process for the "110 Lodge Underpass - Site Investigation Works" has been completed by St. Helens Council, located in Sale, England. This procurement belongs to the "works" category, specifically focusing on road-inspection services. The project's title implies site investigation activities, likely connected to construction or maintenance works in the road sector. The contract was directly awarded, with the bidding culminating on 2nd June 2025 as the tender period's end date. The contract period was scheduled from 14th June to 29th September 2025. The value of this contract was £26,509.74. Throughout this process, St. Helens Council acted as the buyer, demonstrating a preference for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in road-inspection services, particularly those classified as SMEs. Enterprises that specialise in providing comprehensive site investigation and assessment can significantly benefit from such contracts, which can facilitate business expansion and enhance industry credibility. Smaller- to medium-sized firms, such as the awarded contractor George Cox & Sons, are well-positioned to leverage their agility and specialised expertise to fulfil such public contracts effectively. Engaging in this sector will likely create substantial growth prospects for businesses seeking to establish or strengthen their presence in the infrastructure and public works domain.

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Notice Title

110 Lodge Underpass - Site Investigation Works

Notice Description

Call off via the Rochdale Highways Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40dea55c-908f-4044-b02d-fe9c173b6f71
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28971e4f-33ae-4b0c-93f0-71a9429cb110
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71631480 - Road-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,509 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,509 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 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 & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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