Award

A56 Sinderland and Barington Junction Improvements

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 12:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, the buying organisation, has completed the award process for the "A56 Sinderland and Barington Junction Improvements" contract, facilitated via a direct award method. This project is part of the broader Sale West to Altrincham Network Improvements initiative. It aims to enhance bus priority and active travel connectivity across several areas in Trafford, including Sale West, Sale Carrington, Altrincham, and Broadheath. The procurement falls under the construction work for highways category, with an allocated value of £1,200,000. The contract commenced on 7th July 2025 and is set to conclude by 27th February 2026. The project will be executed in England, specifically focusing on highways, road construction, and surface works.

This tender offers significant opportunities for construction businesses, particularly SMEs, given the direct award to George Cox & Sons, an SME. Companies in the civil engineering and construction sectors, with expertise in highway improvements, bus stop enhancements, junction upgrades, and pedestrian facilities, are well-suited to engage in similar projects. The enhancements envisaged will not only improve infrastructure but also promote active and public transport, thereby establishing the contractor as a valuable partner in contributing to sustainable urban development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

A56 Sinderland and Barington Junction Improvements

Notice Description

Trafford Council have carried out an award via The Rochdale Highways Framework Agreement, Emerging from the work as part of the Sale West to Altringham Network Improvements, SWANI for short, CRSTS scheme, aims to provide improved bus priority and active travel measures that enhance connectivity for the existing and new communities in the Sale West, Sale Carrington, Altrincham, Broadheath and Ashton on Mersey areas of Trafford. The scheme consists of a package of measures, comprising of bus stop enhancements, junction upgrades, and new/upgraded pedestrian facilities. These interventions contribute to making active travel and travel by bus a more attractive choice of travel for existing communities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87be087f-dc41-4f0d-b746-ecc680270052
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b05251b7-36ce-4267-8937-59b801a502a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

45233130 - Construction work for highways

45233210 - Surface work for highways

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2025 - 27 Feb 2026 6-12 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Keating
Contact Email
sarah.keating@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1619121616

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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