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L-357 Pickerings Pasture - Building Externals Widnes Landscape Works

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, facilitated by Halton Borough Council, involves construction works for the Pickerings Pasture project in Widnes, England. Under the award dated 16th March 2026, the project focuses on landscape works to create an outdoor seating area for a newly constructed café, including entrance improvements and car park modifications. Scheduled from 17th March 2026 to 2nd July 2026, the contract, valued at £92,756.77, fits within the primary category of construction work. The procurement has been completed, moving from the tender initiation to the award stage, with Ground Inc LTD, an SME, selected as the supplier. This opportunity was part of the tender period ending on 12th March 2026, with works expected to commence by 15th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in construction, particularly SMEs. Companies with expertise in infrastructure development and landscape works are well-suited to compete for similar projects. The focus is on enhancing community spaces, aligning well with businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public sector projects. A strong understanding of small to medium-scale construction and the ability to deliver quality workmanship within tight timelines make this procurement an attractive proposition for businesses seeking to establish themselves in the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L-357 Pickerings Pasture - Building Externals Widnes Landscape Works

Notice Description

The work is to create an outdoor seating area to the newly constructed cafe building. The work will also provide a space to the entrance of the building, physically separating it from the road The works include: Improved entrance area to new cafe building. This involves realigning the road and resurfacing to create a pedestrian area. The entrance space will include a planting bed, seat, crossing point, boulders, knee rail and bollards. New seating area facing the River Mersey. This will be in-situ concrete paving and include picnic style tables, an in-situ concrete retaining wall and cycle parking. The central island to the car park will be extended, to provide a better crossing point. This area will include boulders and bollards. Earthworks to achieve new levels to accommodate the new building. An anti skid dressing and road marking will improve the entrance to the car park

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6113d4e1-ae0c-4412-b394-fe51d78ee212
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7958f7f3-475a-4fa9-bbae-5b071cee841b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£92,756 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£92,756 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2026 - 2 Jul 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WIDNES
Postcode
WA8 7QF
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
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
Halton
Electoral Ward
Central & West Bank
Westminster Constituency
Widnes and Halewood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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