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09 Jul 2026 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Knowsley Council for the "020532 Copthorne Greenway Project Works," classified under environmental improvement works within the North West region of the UK. The contract, valued at £499,168.80, was awarded to Dunkil Developments Ltd via a mini competition under Lot 3b of Knowsley's Dynamic Purchasing System. The award date was 9th July 2026, and the contract period is from 12th July 2026 to 31st March 2027. The procurement stage is complete, and the process was initiated as a tender.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in landscape contracting, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the procurement's suitability for these businesses. Engaging in such large-scale environmental improvement projects can foster growth through increased exposure and experience in high-value contracts. Companies with expertise in delivering environmental works in the North West can leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and expand their operations within the public sector.

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Notice Title

020532 Copthorne Greenway Project Works

Notice Description

This contract is for the Copthorne Greenway Project Works. This contract has been awarded via a mini competition process utilising Lot 3b of Knowsley's Dynamic Purchasing System for Landscape Contractors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b7bfd61-4551-4811-946f-45581823c20e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/842ca4a3-34fe-4e64-a0c5-02ff51abaeb8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262640 - Environmental improvement works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,168 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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
KNOWSLEY 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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DUNKIL DEVELOPMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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