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Southern Gateway - Route 5

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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31 Mar 2025 at 10:31

Summary of the contracting process

St. Helens Council conducted a procurement process titled "Southern Gateway - Route 5" for construction, foundation, and surface works for highways and roads in England. The tender involved widening footways and implementing a new cycle route through Sherdley Park and Sutton Park. The procurement, which followed a risk-based sourcing approach, is now complete. Key dates include the tender period end date on 26 April 2024, with the contract period running from 24 June 2024 to 30 April 2025. The council awarded the contract to J Hopkins (Contractors) Ltd on 10 September 2024, with the project valued at £439,104.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in construction and civil engineering. The project involves substantial footway and cycle route improvements, suitable for businesses with expertise in infrastructure development. By engaging in such public works, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish a strong presence in the regional market. The procurement’s alignment with SME suitability criteria further emphasises the opportunity for smaller firms to secure valuable government contracts and expand their operational capabilities.

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Notice Title

Southern Gateway - Route 5

Notice Description

St Helens Council carried out a risk based sourcing request for quote in line with the council's contract procedure rules for works to widen existing footway and implementation of new cycle route through Sherdley Park on to Marshalls Cross Road and leading in to Scorecross and the widening of existing footpaths through Sutton Park from Marshalls Cross Road entrance to Robins Lane/Marina Avenue entrance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8feb95b-5d47-4d03-94ca-aaf9070e6348
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce9984b-d880-4146-bd80-0850384fe9ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

45233000 - Construction, foundation and surface works for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£439,104 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 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
Imogen Elliott
Contact Email
imogen.elliott@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7793981066

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

J HOPKINS (CONTRACTORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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