Tender

Carriageway Resurfacing 2026/27

ST HELENS COUNCIL

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Tender

05 Jan 2026 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for carriageway resurfacing in 2026/27 has been initiated by St Helens Council, a public authority within the sub-central government classification. The tender, currently active and at the tender stage, is set in the United Kingdom, specifically in the St Helens area (UKD7 region). Interested bidders must submit their proposals by the end date of the tender period on 26 January 2026, with enquiries closing on 19 January 2026. The procurement method is open competition and designed for works, with submissions to be made electronically via The Chest platform. The potential value of the contract is £1,728,000 (gross), with a focus on resurfacing works as per the CPV classification 45233251.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road maintenance and construction. Companies with expertise in resurfacing works and efficient pricing strategies will find this contract appealing, given the opportunity to handle around 30 schemes upon awarding. The procurement process emphasises technical quality, commercial viability, and social value, which can favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It presents a growth opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality outcomes while ensuring competitive pricing. Firms with robust experience in the public sector and those capable of meeting the specific requirements listed in the tender documents will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their operational scope in public infrastructure development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Carriageway Resurfacing 2026/27

Notice Description

The works are Carriageway Resurfacing Works 2026/27. A sample of three schemes has been provided for the quality/pricing element of the contract, along with a request for rates only for standard items expected to be used throughout the contract. It is anticipated that the successful bidder will be given around 30 schemes, subject to the prices provided. Upon award of the contract, the successful bidder will receive site extents, core data, site specific information and lining drawings once the contract has been awarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fef5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000129-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45233251 - Resurfacing works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,440,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ST HELENS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ST HELENS
Postcode
WA10 1HP
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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
St Helens Town Centre
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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