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12787 Ground Investigation Works (Substation upgrade) at Hardshaw Brook Depot

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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24 Sep 2025 at 10:32

Summary of the contracting process

St. Helens Council has completed a procurement process for "12787 Ground Investigation Works (Substation Upgrade) at Hardshaw Brook Depot", as of 24th September 2025. This project falls under the construction work category, specifically aimed at upgrading a substation. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with the contract given to George Cox and Sons Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise. The project will take place in the North West region of the United Kingdom with the contract beginning on 2nd October 2025 and concluding on 24th December 2025. The total contract value stands at £26,701. The procurement employed "Lot 1 of the Rochdale Borough Council Highways Framework Agreement", highlighting a collaborative method within existing frameworks to achieve this service-oriented contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on ground investigation and construction services, particularly those that qualify as SMEs or have experience in participating in framework agreements. Such businesses can leverage this contract opportunity to establish or expand their operations in the North West region, benefiting from the expertise shared in collaborative procurement processes. Engaging with such public contracts can also enhance reputation and visibility, potentially opening doors for further opportunities within similar public service sectors.

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Notice Title

12787 Ground Investigation Works (Substation upgrade) at Hardshaw Brook Depot

Notice Description

Ground Investigation Works are required to provide pre-construction information, to ensure appropriate ground conditions are in place, to assist in the design of the associated foundations for the proposed substation upgrade within the Hardshaw Brook Depot. This contract was procured using Lot 1 of the Rochdale Borough Council Highways Framework Agreement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b76f5cda-3019-4791-8181-edf5bad6cf10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/225f2f71-dd1f-41d4-9018-89e7d30cd12e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,701 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,701 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 24 Dec 2025 1-6 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
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

GEORGE COX AND SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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