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Earlestown Bus Station Upgrades

MERSEYTRAVEL

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15 Apr 2026 at 12:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Earlestown Bus Station Upgrades" project has been completed by Merseytravel, a sub-central government public authority in the Liverpool City Region, United Kingdom. This civils contract, awarded on 2 April 2026, focuses on improving pedestrian accessibility around the bus station by introducing a new footway and repairing existing carriageways at the bus stop areas. The project involves new bus stop kerbs and shelters, to be executed in several UK regions, with the main procurement category being works. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £251,233.66, was signed with DOWHIGH LIMITED, a local supplier based in Liverpool. The procurement method used was below threshold, with key dates surrounding the signing on 2 April and the end date of the contract set for 2 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and civil engineering works. Companies with expertise in infrastructure upgrades, particularly those focusing on pedestrian and transport accessibility, will find this project beneficial for growth. The involvement of DOWHIGH LIMITED, an SME, showcases the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises to compete for similar contracts in future. Moreover, businesses within the Liverpool region or those capable of delivering across multiple regions in the UK might find leveraging local knowledge and resources advantageous in securing such opportunities, especially when the procurement process is conducted below the threshold, favouring local entities.

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Notice Title

Earlestown Bus Station Upgrades

Notice Description

Civils contract to upgrade pedestrian accessibility around bus station. The introduction of a new footway to the south of the station and repair of existing carriageway at the bus stop areas. New bus stop kerbs and new shelters.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06830a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034224-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£209,361 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 2 Jul 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
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

DOWHIGH

Further Information

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