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L-367 Widnes Cemetery Woodland Walk and Related Infrastructure

HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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22 Sep 2025 at 13:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Halton Borough Council, involves the 'L-367 Widnes Cemetery Woodland Walk and Related Infrastructure' project within the construction industry category. This project is located in England, United Kingdom and entails construction and maintenance services focused on improving cemetery access and infrastructure. The procurement utilised a selective method through a restricted procedure. Key dates include the tender period ending on 19 September 2025 and the contract period running from 29 September 2025 to 25 September 2026. This contract was awarded to Ground Inc on 22 September 2025, following the outlining of detailed work such as the construction of access paths, biodiversity improvements, and drainage enhancements.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in construction and infrastructure improvement projects. Businesses with expertise in creating green spaces and enhancing environmental aspects would find this project well-suited to their services. Although this particular contract was awarded to a large supplier, Ground Inc, companies of various sizes focusing on repair, maintenance, and construction might look for similar procurement opportunities to contribute their skills and expand within the public sector. This contract highlights the potential for businesses to align with public entities like Halton Borough Council in delivering valuable community infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

L-367 Widnes Cemetery Woodland Walk and Related Infrastructure

Notice Description

The purpose of the contract is to carry out path works, allocated parking and improve linkages within the vault garden and wider cemetery while enhancing biodiversity and improving access for ash interment. The works include: * Construction of new access paths with permeable surface * Creation of formalised permeable car parking. * Drainage Infrastructure improvements. * Biodiversity improvements including tree shrub and bulb planting. * Remedial works to existing hard surfaces.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c634e263-3f23-4ae7-b15b-56f54442adf5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/458c5025-0e9a-4b71-979a-364938ed23d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,736 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,736 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 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
HALTON BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RUNCORN
Postcode
WA7 4UB
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
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
Halton
Electoral Ward
Mersey & Weston
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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