Award

Highway Condition Surveys and Asset Management Support 25-26

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Award

09 Sep 2025 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves St. Helens Council engaging in the Highway Condition Surveys and Asset Management Support for the year 2025-26. The project falls under the Architectural, construction, engineering, and inspection services category, located in England, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the Award stage with the status marked as complete and was awarded on 9th September 2025. The direct award was made to Gaist, via the RAMs framework, with a contract commencing on 15th September 2025 and concluding on 14th September 2026, valued at £117,600.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in engineering and construction services, especially those located within the United Kingdom. By participating in such government contracts, businesses can enhance their credibility and expand their client base, providing critical services to public infrastructure projects. The direct procurement method utilised here suggests a streamlined process, ideal for companies adept at quickly mobilising resources and delivering specialised surveys and asset management services efficiently.

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Notice Title

Highway Condition Surveys and Asset Management Support 25-26

Notice Description

St Helens have made a call off from the RAMs framework, to Gaist, who are the framework's preferred supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-75d72652-3683-4dd3-a5ad-d8d5fa5db1df
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136fafc1-d48d-4a33-8e6c-532da835bb7e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£117,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£117,600 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20256 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 14 Sep 2026 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
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

GAIST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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