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Altrincham Crematorium Car Park

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process relates to the car park construction at Altrincham Crematorium, overseen by Trafford Council, a sub-central government authority in Manchester, UK. The contract has been awarded to Groundwork Landscapes Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Lancashire. This process was initiated with limited competition, falling below the threshold for broader tendering. The award is tagged under the 'works' category, with the procurement stage currently at 'contract'. The contract was signed on 10 March 2026, with the work period stated to start on 23 March and end on 22 May 2026. The procurement process utilised legislation referenced as UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in construction and landscaping, particularly those focusing on projects such as car park building works. Companies operating at a regional level within the UK may find collaborating on similar projects with local authorities advantageous for growth and reputation building. SMEs familiar with limited competition procurement methods could benefit, providing that they are prepared to meet specific contract requirements. The project addresses a regional need, encouraging local expertise and innovation in public infrastructure developments.

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Notice Title

Altrincham Crematorium Car Park

Notice Description

Trafford Council has appointed a suitably qualified contractor for Altrincham Crematorium Car Park.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066648
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021312-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45213312 - Car park building construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£137,125 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20265 days ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
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
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUNDWORK LANDSCAPES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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