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Highways Improvements - Active Travel Route 3 - Elton Head Rd

ST.HELENS COUNCIL

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30 Jun 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

St. Helens Council has successfully completed the procurement process for the highways improvement project titled "Highways Improvements - Active Travel Route 3 - Elton Head Rd". This project falls under the construction work category, specifically focusing on highways and roads. The initiative is set to enhance the roadway infrastructure in England, United Kingdom. The tender process concluded on 17th January 2024, and the contract award was announced on 18th January 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 30th October 2024 and conclude on 7th August 2025. The procurement method used was a framework agreement, procured via The Stockport Highways Framework (LOT 7 - George Cox & Sons). The process involved a financial commitment of £1,575,254.59.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for construction firms, particularly those with specialisation in highways and roadworks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the awarded supplier George Cox and Sons Ltd, are well-suited to undertake such infrastructure projects due to their agility and expertise in niche markets. Businesses looking to expand their presence in the public sector within the construction industry have a valuable precedent in leveraging such frameworks for future opportunities. This kind of project not only bolsters business portfolios but also contributes to enhancing local transport infrastructure, promising long-term growth and sustainability for the region.

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Notice Title

Highways Improvements - Active Travel Route 3 - Elton Head Rd

Notice Description

Various Highway Improvements schemes, procured via The Stockport Highways Framework (LOT 7 - George Cox & Sons)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d032739d-82df-4613-ac6c-8abab440c723
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8085ef9d-7d52-4a28-ba85-53fcf71878fb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

45000000 - Construction work

45233100 - Construction work for highways, roads

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,575,254 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,575,254 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2024 - 7 Aug 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
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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 AND SONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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