Award

Watery Lane New Vehicle Restraint System

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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Award

08 Jul 2025 at 18:41

Summary of the contracting process

St Helens Council has engaged George Cox & Sons to implement the Watery Lane New Vehicle Restraint System as part of a direct procurement method under the Rochdale Highways Framework Agreement. This project falls within the road equipment and construction industry category, specifically targeting road and highway equipment. Located in England, the contract was awarded on 8 July 2025, with the work scheduled to commence on 21 July 2025 and conclude by 1 August 2025. This process has completed its award stage, reflecting a successful direct award procurement valued at £50,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in road construction and highway equipment. It is particularly advantageous for established businesses like George Cox & Sons, which already possess the necessary scale and expertise to fulfil such contracts. While this contract was awarded via direct procurement, it highlights the potential for SMEs in similar categories to engage in competitive tendering for future opportunities, especially those inclined towards frameworks agreements with local councils. Businesses looking to expand their portfolio in public works could consider aligning their capabilities with the needs demonstrated in this contract, thus positioning themselves for anticipated procurements of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

Watery Lane New Vehicle Restraint System

Notice Description

St Helens Council have appointed George Cox & Sons via The Rochdale Highways Framework Agreement to carry out works at Watery Lane for a New Vehicle Restraint System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9dd79d0e-28c7-4189-a717-aa41255cc5ee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4961df7-b43b-4b35-8d72-7c538514aa10
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

34920000 - Road equipment

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 1 Aug 2025 30 days
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

GEORGE COX & SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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