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Landscaping at Headbolt Station

MERSEYTRAVEL

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25 Feb 2026 at 12:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract was awarded by Merseytravel, a sub-central public authority located in Liverpool, United Kingdom, for landscaping works at Headbolt Lane Station. This project involves establishing access points, soil movement, removal of weed vegetation, the creation of a Peace Garden, and planting of trees, shrubs, and grass, with ongoing maintenance for five years to ensure successful establishment. The procurement process was completed successfully as of 25 February 2026, with Horticon Ltd being the supplier entrusted with this construction and civil engineering work. The contract, valued at £307,383.29 gross, extends from 24 February 2026 to 25 February 2031.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in landscaping, civil engineering, and construction services. Companies with expertise in horticulture, site maintenance, and environmental design can thrive in this long-term engagement. Small and medium enterprises with the capacity to handle extensive gardening projects, soil management, or landscaping design are well-suited to compete, fostering growth through the enhancement and maintenance of public spaces. Horticon Ltd, a small enterprise based in Wilmslow, exemplifies the type of business capable of effectively executing the required services and expanding its portfolio through public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Landscaping at Headbolt Station

Notice Description

Landscaping at Headbolt Lane Station to include: * Creating maintenance access points into landscaped areas surrounding the Railway Station. * Removal of weed vegetation * Soil movement from soil mound to landscaped areas around the site. * Creating access routes down slopes for maintenance purposes * Raising of 2 manhole covers including an associated sandbag wall which will need FRAP approval from the EA. * Creation of a Peace Garden * Planting Trees * Planting shrubs and herbaceous planting * Grassland establishment * 5 year maintenance of the site to ensure establishment of planting scheme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065bf5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016858-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£256,152 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 25 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYTRAVEL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HORTICON

Further Information

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