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Construction of Foundations - Hardshaw Brook Depot

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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17 Jul 2026 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

St. Helens Council has completed the procurement process for the "Construction of Foundations - Hardshaw Brook Depot" project, with the award of a direct contract under the STAR Rochdale Highways Framework. The project falls under the construction work category, classified with CPV code 45000000. Located in England, the contract was awarded to George Cox & Sons Limited, verified as a small to medium enterprise (SME). The procurement was concluded through a direct award method, and the tender process reached the award stage on 8th July 2026. The contract period is set from 16th July 2026 to 20th August 2026, involving a project value of £82,980.48.

This procurement activity offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs involved in construction works, especially those experienced in foundation projects. Businesses capable of engaging with direct award processes via established frameworks like STAR Rochdale Highways can leverage such contracts to expand their portfolio. The contract not only highlights St. Helens Council's commitment to involving SMEs but also underscores the potential for targeted growth within specific industry sectors, encouraging participation from similar enterprises looking to enhance their market presence in public sector projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Construction of Foundations - Hardshaw Brook Depot

Notice Description

Direct award via the STAR Rochdale Highways Framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b12a5f6f-7d41-42be-a3c8-e923f83e3014
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 20 Aug 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST.HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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