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Detection Surveys (Package 2)

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

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27 Feb 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Detection Surveys (Package 2)" was conducted by Salford City Council, located in Manchester, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to road transport services. It is part of the BBR/Improving Journeys - SCMC project aiming to enhance the existing number 50 bus service route between Salford Crescent and MediaCityUK. The procurement stage has reached the award phase with a contract signed on 19th December 2025. The active contract runs from 26th January 2026 until 31st May 2026, with an option for extension, involving services to be delivered in the UKD3 region. The procurement process was conducted using a method classified as "Below threshold - unknown" under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in road transport survey services. The awarded business, MALCOLM HUGHES LAND SURVEYORS LIMITED, is a small to medium enterprise (SME), highlighting the potential for similar-sized companies to compete successfully in public sector contracts. Companies with expertise in land surveying and transport service improvements will find such tenders appealing for business growth, given the project's focus on infrastructure enhancements linked to transport routes. Potential suppliers should possess capabilities in conducting comprehensive detection surveys, aligning with the council's objective to optimize bus service efficiency in the designated area.

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Notice Title

Detection Surveys (Package 2)

Notice Description

The BBR/ Improving Journeys - SCMC project, proposes a range of improvements along the route of the existing number 50 bus service, between Salford Crescent and MediaCityUK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017803-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60100000 - Road transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,695 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MALCOLM HUGHES LAND SURVEYORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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